Worst air pollution Kansas City, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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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Kansas City's air quality reflects its position on the Kansas side of the metropolitan area in Wyandotte County, with vehicle emissions from I-70 and I-635 and the Kansas Speedway entertainment district traffic contributing local sources. The Kansas and Missouri River confluence channels prevailing westerly winds through the metro area, while summer regional ozone from Midwest agricultural and vehicle sources is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
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
15.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kansas City right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?
Conditions in Kansas City vary noticeably across the seasons. In short, the calmest air usually arrives in winter, between planting and harvest dust events, whereas summer heat and humidity drive ozone formation, and agricultural dust can spike particulate levels during planting and harvest. Wide-open terrain generally helps disperse pollution quickly once the wind picks up.
Are air quality levels in Kansas City 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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