Worst air pollution Independence, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Independence is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Independence is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 39.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Independence's air quality reflects the flat Missouri prairie in the Kansas City eastern metropolitan area, with vehicle emissions from I-70 and surrounding mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Kansas City regional ozone is the primary warm-season concern, while the flat Missouri river plain generally provides good wind dispersal throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
39.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Independence right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Independence is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Independence?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Independence will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 39.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Independence?
Air quality in Independence shifts across the year — once the harvest dust settles, winter typically offers the cleanest stretch of the year, whereas spring planting and autumn harvest can push particulate levels up with dust and agricultural burning. Wide-open terrain generally helps disperse pollution quickly once the wind picks up.
Are air quality levels in Independence 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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