Worst air pollution Fair Haven - New Haven, today and tomorrow
Today (4 August): Air quality in Fair Haven is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100).
Tomorrow (5 August 2026): Air quality in Fair Haven is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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New Haven's Fair Haven air quality reflects the historic waterfront neighbourhood on the Quinnipiac River, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Grand Avenue corridor contributing local sources. The Quinnipiac River provides limited ventilation, while the neighbourhood's residential character and the flat terrain allow reasonable dispersal and Fair Haven generally maintains moderate New Haven metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 4 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 5 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Fair Haven right now?
On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in Fair Haven is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fair Haven?
On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in Fair Haven will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Fair Haven?
Conditions at Fair Haven vary noticeably across the seasons — the cleanest conditions typically arrive with the more unsettled weather of spring and autumn, whereas summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.
Are air quality levels in Fair Haven 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 4 August 2026 at 11:06 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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