Worst air pollution Pearland, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Pearland is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 30.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pearland is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Pearland's air quality reflects the Brazoria County petrochemical corridor proximity, with Texas City and Freeport chemical complex emissions contributing elevated industrial PM2.5 and VOCs alongside vehicle traffic on SH-288. Gulf of Mexico breezes provide seasonal ventilation, while the flat coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal and industrial emissions represent the primary air quality distinction.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

30.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

29.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

26.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Pearland right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pearland is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 30.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pearland?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pearland will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Pearland?

Air quality across Pearland rises and falls with the seasons — the cleanest air usually comes in the milder shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, whereas intense summer heat drives persistent ozone problems, particularly in and around the largest metro areas. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.

Are air quality levels in Pearland 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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