Worst air pollution Joplin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Joplin is fair. PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 44.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Joplin is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Joplin's air quality reflects the flat Ozark plateau border at the Missouri-Kansas-Oklahoma tri-state area, with vehicle emissions from I-44 and the surrounding manufacturing and logistics industry contributing local sources. The flat Ozark foreland generally allows reasonable wind dispersal, while summer ozone from regional vehicle and agricultural sources across the broader Midwest airshed is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
44.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
38.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Joplin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Joplin is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 44.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Joplin?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Joplin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Joplin?
Joplin sees air quality change through the year. Typically, the cleanest conditions usually come in winter, once the growing season dust and pollen have passed, while summer heat waves and the dust of planting and harvest seasons are the main annual concerns. Farm-heavy surrounding land is the main source of the seasonal dust spikes.
Are air quality levels in Joplin 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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