Worst air pollution Hendersonville, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hendersonville is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 39.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hendersonville is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 37.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hendersonville's air quality benefits from the flat Middle Tennessee Central Basin providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and the surrounding suburban residential and commercial character contributing modest local sources. The broader Nashville metropolitan regional ozone is the primary warm-season concern, while Old Hickory Lake provides some local ventilation and the planned suburban character generally maintains moderate conditions throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

39.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

37.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hendersonville right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hendersonville is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 39.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hendersonville?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hendersonville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 37.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hendersonville?

Hendersonville sees air quality change through the year. In short, once summer humidity fades, winter typically offers the most consistently clean air, whereas summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.

Are air quality levels in Hendersonville 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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