Worst air pollution Manhattan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Manhattan is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Manhattan is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 39.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Manhattan's air quality in Kansas benefits from the flat Flint Hills prairie providing excellent wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from I-70 and US-24 and the Kansas State University campus traffic contributing the primary local sources. Agricultural ammonia from surrounding Flint Hills cattle grazing and tallgrass prairie operations contributes secondary particulate formation, while summer regional ozone from Midwest agricultural and vehicle sources is the primary warm-season concern and the flat terrain generally maintains moderate conditions throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
39.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Manhattan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Manhattan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Manhattan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Manhattan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 39.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Manhattan?
Manhattan experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality — the calmest air usually arrives in winter, between planting and harvest dust events, whereas both spring planting and autumn harvest bring short bursts of elevated dust and smoke. Farm-heavy surrounding land is the main source of the seasonal dust spikes.
Are air quality levels in Manhattan 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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