Worst air pollution Wright Brothers National Memorial - Outer Banks, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wright Brothers National Memorial is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 65.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wright Brothers National Memorial is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 53.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wright Brothers National Memorial's air quality benefits from the Kill Devil Hills Atlantic Ocean and Albemarle Sound dual-coastal barrier position, with consistent and powerful Atlantic and Sound breezes providing outstanding maritime ventilation around this historic aviation site. Vehicle traffic on the US-158 Bypass contributes modest local sources, while the extraordinary dual-coast exposure and the open Outer Banks barrier island geometry generally maintain excellent to good conditions at this historic site throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Poor
65.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
53.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wright Brothers National Memorial right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wright Brothers National Memorial is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 65.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wright Brothers National Memorial?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wright Brothers National Memorial will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 53.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 53.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Like the rest of Outer Banks, Wright Brothers National Memorial sees air quality change through the year. In short, winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, whereas summer heat combined with the region's dense forest cover drives an extended ozone season. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Wright Brothers National Memorial 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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