Worst air pollution Third Ward Milwaukee - Milwaukee, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Third Ward Milwaukee is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Third Ward Milwaukee is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other 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 Third Ward air quality reflects the historic warehouse arts and fashion district, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Broadway and St. Paul Avenue corridors contributing local sources. Lake Michigan's powerful lake winds provide reliable ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable arts character and the lakefront proximity generally maintain moderate Milwaukee metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.3/100

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

5.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

16.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Third Ward Milwaukee right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Third Ward 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 Third Ward Milwaukee?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Third Ward 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 Third Ward Milwaukee?

This neighborhood in Milwaukee sees air quality shift through the year. In short, between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.

Are air quality levels in Third Ward 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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