Worst air pollution Hot Springs, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hot Springs is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 41.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hot Springs is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 32.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hot Springs's air quality is shaped largely by Ouachita forest humidity; forested hills keep regional air quality generally favorable. Overall, Hot Springs sees air quality that tracks fairly closely with typical conditions for its wider region. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Hot Springs.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Medium

41.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

28.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

41.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

32.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

26.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

32.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hot Springs right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hot Springs is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 30.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 41.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hot Springs?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hot Springs will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 32.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hot Springs?

Air quality in Hot Springs shifts across the year. Typically, spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, while the hottest, most humid summer days bring the year's worst ozone readings. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Hot Springs 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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