Worst air pollution Third Lake Ridge - Madison, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Third Lake Ridge 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 Third Lake Ridge is fair. All 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 Third Lake Ridge air quality reflects the residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding corridors contributing modest local sources. The isthmus's dual-lake position provides natural ventilation from multiple directions, while the neighbourhood's residential character generally maintains 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
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
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
7.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Third Lake Ridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Third Lake Ridge 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 Third Lake Ridge?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Third Lake Ridge 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 Third Lake Ridge?
Conditions at Third Lake Ridge vary noticeably across the seasons. In short, the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn, whereas 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 Third Lake Ridge 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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