Worst air pollution The Gulch - Nashville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in The Gulch is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in The Gulch is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nashville's Gulch air quality reflects the dense inner-city mixed-use neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on 11th Avenue and the surrounding high-rise residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The flat Central Basin terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the neighbourhood's transit-oriented and walkable character reduces per-capita vehicle emissions compared to Nashville's suburban areas and the Gulch generally maintains moderate Nashville metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in The Gulch right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in The Gulch is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 25.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Gulch?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in The Gulch will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 23.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The Gulch?
Air quality around The Gulch changes with the seasons, as once summer humidity fades, winter typically offers the most consistently clean air; by contrast, summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in The Gulch 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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