Worst air pollution Jackson, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Jackson is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.9/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Jackson is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 36.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jackson's air quality in Michigan reflects the Grand River valley's position in south-central Michigan, with vehicle emissions from I-94 and the surrounding manufacturing and correctional facility operations contributing local sources. The flat southern Michigan terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the Great Lakes westerly influence provides clean air from Lake Michigan and summer regional ozone from the Great Lakes industrial corridor is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
36.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
36.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jackson right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Jackson is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jackson?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Jackson will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 36.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jackson?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Jackson. In short, spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, whereas hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Jackson 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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