Worst air pollution East Side Milwaukee - Milwaukee, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in East Side Milwaukee is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in East Side Milwaukee is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Milwaukee's East Side air quality reflects the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on North Oakland Avenue and the surrounding student and residential character contributing local sources. Lake Michigan's consistent lake winds provide reliable ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable academic character and the lakefront proximity generally maintain the East Side among Milwaukee's more moderately ventilated inner neighbourhoods throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

27.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in East Side Milwaukee right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in East Side Milwaukee is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in East Side Milwaukee?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in East Side Milwaukee will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in East Side Milwaukee?

At East Side Milwaukee, air quality tends to follow Milwaukee's broader seasonal rhythm — the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas 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 East Side Milwaukee 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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