Worst air pollution Newark, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Newark is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Newark is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 38.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Newark's air quality reflects its position along the Licking River in Licking County, east of Columbus, with vehicle emissions from Highway 16 and the surrounding light industrial and retail corridor contributing local sources. The gently rolling terrain provides reasonable wind dispersal, while summer regional ozone from the broader Columbus metropolitan airshed is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
34.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
38.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Newark right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Newark is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Newark?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Newark will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 38.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Newark?
Newark's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In short, the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas the hottest, most humid summer days bring the year's worst ozone readings. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Newark 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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