Worst air pollution North Conway, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in North Conway is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.1/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in North Conway is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (NO2: 18.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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North Conway's White Mountains air quality benefits from the exceptional New Hampshire Presidential Range position, with consistent White Mountain westerlies and the Saco River valley's natural ventilation providing reliable conditions through this famous ski and outdoor recreation corridor. Vehicle traffic on NH-16 contributes seasonal tourist sources, while the extraordinary mountain and valley wilderness provides natural filtration and the White Mountain setting generally maintains good to excellent conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Good

18.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.6/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Good

18.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.6/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in North Conway right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in North Conway is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in North Conway?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in North Conway will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (NO2: 18.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in North Conway?

White Mountains experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of North Conway, as the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year; by contrast, hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, often worsened by pollution transported in from other regions. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.

Are air quality levels in North Conway 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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