Worst air pollution Macon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Macon is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Macon is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Macon's air quality reflects the Ocmulgee River valley's position in central Georgia, with vehicle emissions from I-16 and I-75 and the surrounding industrial and military Robins Air Force Base corridor contributing local sources. The gentle Georgia Piedmont terrain provides reasonable wind dispersal, while summer ozone from regional vehicle emissions across the broader southeastern US airshed and the naturally high biogenic VOC emissions from the surrounding Georgia pine forest landscape are the primary warm-season concerns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
28.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
28.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Macon right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Macon is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Macon?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Macon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Macon?
Macon follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern: once summer humidity fades, winter typically offers the most consistently clean air, but summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in Macon 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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