Worst air pollution Huntersville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Huntersville is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 65.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Huntersville is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 53.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Huntersville's air quality reflects the Charlotte metropolitan area's northern Mecklenburg County corridor, with vehicle emissions from I-77 and the surrounding suburban and commercial development contributing local sources. The Lake Norman reservoir provides some local ventilation, while the broader Charlotte metropolitan regional ozone from the vast highway network is the primary warm-season concern throughout the summer ozone season and the relatively low industrial base maintains moderate conditions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Poor
65.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
53.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.4/100
Pollen forecast in Huntersville
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huntersville right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Huntersville is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 65.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huntersville?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Huntersville will be better than today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 28.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 53.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Huntersville?
Huntersville experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality. Typically, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, while summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Huntersville 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in United States?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app