Worst air pollution Algiers Point - New Orleans, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Algiers Point is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Algiers Point is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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New Orleans' Algiers Point air quality benefits from its direct Mississippi River waterfront position on the west bank, with the river's broad waterway providing reasonable ventilation across this historic ferry-connected neighbourhood. Vehicle traffic and the surrounding residential character are the primary modest local sources, while the Mississippi River's open water geometry and the waterfront position generally maintain Algiers Point among New Orleans' more moderately ventilated residential neighbourhoods throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

29.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

26.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Algiers Point right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Algiers Point is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Algiers Point?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Algiers Point will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Algiers Point?

Air quality around Algiers Point changes with the seasons, as the mildest, cleanest weather typically arrives in winter; by contrast, extended summer heat and humidity, along with local industry, keep ozone elevated for months. Hurricane season can occasionally disrupt normal pollution patterns, for better or worse depending on the storm.

Are air quality levels in Algiers Point 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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