Worst air pollution Lake Placid Olympic Museum - Lake Placid, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Lake Placid Olympic Museum is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 38.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lake Placid Olympic Museum is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 36.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Lake Placid's Olympic Museum air quality benefits from the elevated Adirondack Mountain High Peaks position at 560 metres, with consistent Adirondack Mountain and Lake Placid lake breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on Main Street contributes modest local sources, while the extraordinary Adirondack mountain and lake setting provides natural filtration and Lake Placid generally maintains among New York's more pleasant mountain resort environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

38.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

36.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

36.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Lake Placid Olympic Museum right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lake Placid Olympic Museum is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 38.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lake Placid Olympic Museum?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lake Placid Olympic Museum will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 36.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Lake Placid Olympic Museum?

At Lake Placid Olympic Museum, air quality tends to follow Lake Placid's broader seasonal rhythm, as spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns; by contrast, summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.

Are air quality levels in Lake Placid Olympic Museum 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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