Worst air pollution Blackstone District - Omaha, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Blackstone District is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Blackstone District is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Omaha's Blackstone District air quality reflects the historic Midtown arts and dining neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Farnam Street and the surrounding mixed residential and entertainment character contributing local sources. The flat Midwest terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the neighbourhood's walkable character generally maintains moderate Omaha metropolitan readings and the Blackstone District tracks at typical inner Omaha arts corridor levels throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

36.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

38.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Blackstone District right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Blackstone District is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Blackstone District?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Blackstone District will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Blackstone District?

Conditions at Blackstone District vary noticeably across the seasons: the cleanest conditions usually come in winter, once the growing season dust and pollen have passed, but summer heat and humidity drive ozone formation, and agricultural dust can spike particulate levels during planting and harvest. Wide-open terrain generally helps disperse pollution quickly once the wind picks up.

Are air quality levels in Blackstone District 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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