Worst air pollution State Street Madison - Madison, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in State Street Madison is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in State Street Madison is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Madison's State Street air quality reflects the vibrant pedestrian corridor connecting the University of Wisconsin to the State Capitol, with vehicle-restricted pedestrian activity and surrounding commercial character contributing local sources. Lake Mendota's lake breezes provide ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable character and the lake proximity generally maintain moderate Madison metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in State Street Madison right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in State Street Madison is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in State Street Madison?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in State Street Madison will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in State Street Madison?
Like the rest of Madison, State Street Madison sees air quality change through the year. Typically, the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn, while summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in State Street Madison 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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