Worst air pollution Ithaca, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ithaca is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ithaca is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Ithaca, Finger Lakes breeze is the main influence on air quality, and lake effect generally keeps air quality favorable. Most days bring generally favorable conditions here, with occasional exceptions tied to shifting weather patterns. Visitors and residents alike tend to notice the clearest air outside the warmest summer weeks.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
36.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Ithaca right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ithaca is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ithaca?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ithaca will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ithaca?
Ithaca follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. Typically, the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year, while summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.
Are air quality levels in Ithaca 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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