Worst air pollution Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - Omaha, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 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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Air quality at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a zoo and aquarium campus along the Missouri River bluffs, generally follows the pattern seen across Omaha, shaped by the same local and regional factors. Checking conditions closer to visit time is still the best way to plan around this specific site.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
36.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
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
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 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 Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 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 Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium much as they do across Omaha. In short, once the harvest dust settles, winter typically offers the cleanest stretch of the year, whereas summer heat and humidity drive ozone formation, and agricultural dust can spike particulate levels during planting and harvest. Farm-heavy surrounding land is the main source of the seasonal dust spikes.
Are air quality levels in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 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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