Worst air pollution Automobile Alley - Oklahoma City, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Automobile Alley is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 66.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Automobile Alley is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Oklahoma City's Automobile Alley air quality reflects the historic car dealer and arts corridor, with vehicle traffic on Broadway Avenue and the surrounding rapidly developing mixed commercial and residential character contributing local sources. The flat Oklahoma terrain allows good dispersal, while the neighbourhood's walkable arts character and the consistent southerly Great Plains winds generally maintain moderate Oklahoma City metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Poor
66.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
50.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Automobile Alley right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Automobile Alley is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 66.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Automobile Alley?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Automobile Alley will be better than today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Automobile Alley?
Automobile Alley follows Oklahoma City's typical seasonal air quality pattern. In short, the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas prolonged summer heat waves are when air quality most often dips into unhealthy territory. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Automobile Alley 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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