Worst air pollution Howard, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Howard is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 18.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Howard is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 23.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Howard, light local traffic means surrounding farmland activity, not congestion, is the bigger day-to-day influence on air quality. Green space close by offers a partial natural check on particulate buildup. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity. The surrounding area tends to follow a similar pattern, with only minor local variation.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Good

18.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

23.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Howard right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Howard is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 18.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Howard?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Howard will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 23.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Howard?

Winter is usually when particulate matter climbs highest locally, as rural heating sources add up under inversions that keep smoke from dispersing. The warmer months shift the main air quality risk here toward ozone, since summer heat and sunlight are usually enough on their own to push ozone higher here. Spring and autumn tend to offer a breather, with steadier winds helping keep pollutant levels down.

Are air quality levels in Howard 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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