Worst air pollution Metairie, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Metairie is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Metairie is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Metairie's air quality reflects its position in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area between Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River, with vehicle emissions from I-10 and the elevated interstate structure generating concentrated NOₓ alongside the surrounding dense suburban character of this Jefferson Parish community. The flat Gulf Coast terrain allows reasonable wind dispersal, while the broader lower Mississippi industrial corridor's background pollution and consistent Gulf of Mexico southern breezes provide the primary ventilation on most days throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
31.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
26.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Metairie right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Metairie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 31.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Metairie?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Metairie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Metairie?
Metairie's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. Typically, the cleanest stretch usually comes in winter, once the long, hot ozone season has passed, while summer heat and humidity, combined with local industrial emissions, drive an extended ozone season. Industrial corridors nearby tend to see more persistent background pollution than surrounding suburban areas.
Are air quality levels in Metairie 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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