Worst air pollution U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in U.S. Space & Rocket Center 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: 33.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in U.S. Space & Rocket Center is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 31.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Huntsville's US Space and Rocket Center air quality reflects the Tennessee Valley position, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding US-72 corridor and the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's rocket testing operations contributing elevated industrial NOₓ and test fire PM2.5 during engine test events. The valley's topographic enclosure between the Cumberland Plateau and the Appalachian foothills creates seasonal inversions, while the rocket test operations represent Huntsville's most distinctive and dramatic local air quality source throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
33.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in U.S. Space & Rocket Center right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in U.S. Space & Rocket Center is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 33.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in U.S. Space & Rocket Center?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in U.S. Space & Rocket Center will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 31.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in U.S. Space & Rocket Center?
Air quality around U.S. Space & Rocket Center changes with the seasons — winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, whereas summer heat combined with the region's dense forest cover drives an extended ozone season. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in U.S. Space & Rocket Center 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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