Worst air pollution Huntsville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Huntsville is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 32.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Huntsville is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 30.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Huntsville's air quality reflects the Tennessee Valley's topographic enclosure between the Cumberland Plateau to the north and the Appalachian foothills to the south, with vehicle emissions from I-565 and the surrounding US Army Redstone Arsenal and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center operations contributing local sources. The valley topography can concentrate emissions under winter inversions, while summer ozone from regional Appalachian sources is a periodic warm-season concern.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
32.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
32.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
30.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huntsville right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Huntsville is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 32.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huntsville?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Huntsville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 30.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Huntsville?
Huntsville experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality. In short, the cleanest conditions usually arrive in winter, once the humid summer ozone season has ended, whereas hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Huntsville 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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