Worst air pollution Mackinac Island, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mackinac Island is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mackinac Island is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mackinac Island experiences air quality conditions shaped chiefly by Great Lakes breeze, and no cars on the island help keep local air exceptionally clean. Overall, Mackinac Island sees air quality that tracks fairly closely with typical conditions for its wider region. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Mackinac Island.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
32.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mackinac Island right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mackinac Island is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mackinac Island?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mackinac Island will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mackinac Island?
Like most US cities, Mackinac Island sees air quality shift from season to season: spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, but the hottest, most humid summer days bring the year's worst ozone readings. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Mackinac 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.
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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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