Worst air pollution Northampton, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Northampton is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Northampton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Northampton's air quality is shaped largely by Pioneer Valley humidity; generally clean air typical of rural New England. These factors combine to give Northampton a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Visitors and residents alike tend to notice the clearest air outside the warmest summer weeks.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

36.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

38.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Northampton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Northampton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Northampton?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Northampton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Northampton?

Seasonal changes shape air quality across Northampton — the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year, whereas hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, often worsened by pollution transported in from other regions. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.

Are air quality levels in Northampton 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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