Worst air pollution Bushnell Park - Hartford, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Bushnell Park is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 36.2/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Bushnell Park is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 25.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Hartford's Bushnell Park air quality benefits from the 41-acre historic park's substantial greenspace providing natural filtration adjacent to the State Capitol. Vehicle traffic on Jewell Street and the surrounding downtown arterials contributes local sources, while the park's woodland and the open meadow geometry generally maintain Bushnell Park among Hartford's more moderately ventilated downtown green spaces throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
36.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
25.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bushnell Park right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Bushnell Park is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 36.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bushnell Park?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Bushnell Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 25.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bushnell Park?
Bushnell Park follows Hartford's typical seasonal air quality pattern: the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year, but summer heat waves, often worsened by haze drifting in from other regions, bring the year's worst air. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.
Are air quality levels in Bushnell Park based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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