Worst air pollution Butchertown - Louisville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Butchertown is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Butchertown is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Louisville's Butchertown air quality reflects the historic East Louisville neighbourhood adjacent to the I-64 expressway, with vehicle traffic on the expressway and Story Avenue and the surrounding industrial and residential character contributing elevated NOₓ and diesel PM2.5. The Ohio River provides limited ventilation, while the expressway proximity and the industrial legacy maintain moderate to above-average Louisville metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
34.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Butchertown right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Butchertown is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Butchertown?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Butchertown will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Butchertown?
Air quality at Butchertown shifts across the year. Typically, winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, while summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Butchertown 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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