Worst air pollution Parkridge - Knoxville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Parkridge is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Parkridge is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Knoxville's Parkridge air quality reflects the historic South Knoxville residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Sevier Avenue corridor contributing local sources. The Tennessee River's South Knoxville position provides limited ventilation, while the neighbourhood's residential character and the tree-lined streets generally maintain moderate Knoxville metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Parkridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Parkridge is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Parkridge?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Parkridge will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Parkridge?
At Parkridge, air quality tends to follow Knoxville's broader seasonal rhythm — winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, whereas long, hot, humid summers bring the year's worst ozone readings. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Parkridge 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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