Worst air pollution Kirksville, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Kirksville is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 44.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Kirksville is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 47.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kirksville's air quality is shaped largely by continental Midwest summer humidity; generally favorable, with summer heat waves the main seasonal factor. These factors combine to give Kirksville a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Kirksville.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
44.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Moderate
47.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
47.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kirksville right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Kirksville is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 44.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kirksville?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kirksville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 47.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 47.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kirksville?
Kirksville's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. In short, the cleanest conditions usually come in winter, once the growing season dust and pollen have passed, whereas summer heat and humidity drive ozone formation, and agricultural dust can spike particulate levels during planting and harvest. Farm-heavy surrounding land is the main source of the seasonal dust spikes.
Are air quality levels in Kirksville 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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