Worst air pollution Downtown Memphis - Memphis, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Downtown Memphis is fair. PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Downtown Memphis is fair. 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' Downtown Memphis air quality reflects the historic core adjacent to the Mississippi River, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding downtown arterials and the FedExForum and Beale Street concentrated event traffic contributing local sources. The Mississippi River provides limited ventilation, while the downtown character and the entertainment complex operations generally maintain moderate Memphis metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
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):
Fair
22.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Downtown Memphis right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Downtown Memphis is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Downtown Memphis?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Downtown Memphis will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 26.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Downtown Memphis?
This neighborhood in Memphis sees air quality shift through the year. In short, the cleanest conditions usually arrive in winter, once the humid summer ozone season has ended, whereas long, hot, humid summers bring the year's worst ozone readings. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Downtown 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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