Worst air pollution Massillon, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Massillon is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Massillon is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The dominant factor behind Massillon's air quality is humid northeastern Ohio air; fall ragweed season is the biggest seasonal spike here. None of this is unusual for a place with Massillon's particular geography and climate. Longer-term residents of Massillon tend to plan outdoor activity around these predictable shifts.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

38.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

36.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

26.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Massillon right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Massillon is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Massillon?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Massillon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Massillon?

Massillon's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern: a brief stretch in early autumn is often the year's cleanest, once summer ozone season fades, but hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Massillon 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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