Worst air pollution Norman, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Norman is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Norman is medium. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Norman's air quality benefits from the flat Oklahoma prairie providing excellent wind dispersal, with prevailing southerly Great Plains winds keeping readings moderate. Vehicle emissions from I-35 are the primary local source, while seasonal dust from surrounding agricultural landscape contributes elevated PM10 during dry windy periods throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

41.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

21.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Medium

43.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Norman right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Norman is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 21.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Norman?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Norman will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Norman?

Air quality across Norman rises and falls with the seasons. In short, between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Norman 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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