Worst air pollution Muncie, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Muncie is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 46.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Muncie is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 40.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Muncie's air quality reflects the flat east-central Indiana terrain providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from I-69 and the surrounding Ball State University campus and manufacturing legacy contributing local sources. Regional ozone from agricultural and industrial sources across the broader Ohio Valley airshed can elevate summer readings, while the flat Midwest terrain prevents significant topographic pollution trapping throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
46.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
40.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Muncie right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Muncie is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 46.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Muncie?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Muncie will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 40.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Muncie?
Conditions in Muncie vary noticeably across the seasons: between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, but summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Muncie 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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