Worst air pollution Kelleys Island, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Kelleys Island is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kelleys Island is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 32.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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As a Lake Erie island, this area benefits from near-constant lake breezes that generally keep local air quality cleaner than mainland communities nearby. The greenery along the Vermilion River and inside Mill Hollow softens the particulate load somewhat for nearby areas. Most of the daily variation comes down to shifting winds and the season's typical weather patterns.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

31.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

32.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kelleys Island right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kelleys Island is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kelleys Island?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kelleys Island will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 32.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kelleys Island?

Winter around Kelleys Island typically brings the year's highest particulate readings, as heating and traffic emissions build up under calm, cold air. Warmer months bring a different challenge: ozone, formed when strong sun and heat interact with local emissions. Ferry and seasonal tourist traffic add a modest, highly seasonal emissions bump each summer. Spring and fall, with milder temperatures and steadier wind, generally offer the cleanest air of the year.

Are air quality levels in Kelleys Island 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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