Worst air pollution Peabody, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Peabody 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 Peabody 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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Peabody's air quality reflects the North Shore coastal position in Essex County Massachusetts, with vehicle emissions from I-95 and the surrounding manufacturing and commercial legacy contributing local sources. Massachusetts Bay maritime breezes provide ventilation from the east, while the broader Boston metropolitan regional ozone burden on prevailing southwesterlies elevates background pollution and the flat Essex County coastal plain allows reasonable dispersal throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
36.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
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
8.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Peabody right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Peabody 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 Peabody?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Peabody 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 Peabody?
Peabody sees air quality change through the year — frequent frontal systems in spring and fall usually keep the air cleanest then, 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 Peabody 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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