Worst air pollution Memphis, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Memphis is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Memphis is medium. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Memphis' air quality reflects its position on the Mississippi River in the mid-South industrial corridor, with vehicle emissions from the I-240 beltway and the busy FedEx air cargo hub generating sustained NOₓ alongside regional agricultural burning from the surrounding Delta farmland. The flat Mississippi alluvial plain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal on most days.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Memphis right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Memphis is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 22.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Memphis?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Memphis will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Memphis?
Memphis's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm, as winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes; by contrast, hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Memphis 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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