Worst air pollution Olney - Philadelphia, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Olney is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 38.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Olney is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 40.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Olney, urban density and near-constant vehicle traffic together keep particulate and nitrogen dioxide readings elevated year-round. Nearby trees help trap a portion of this particulate load before it spreads. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
38.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
40.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Olney right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Olney is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 38.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Olney?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Olney will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 40.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Olney?
Particulate levels here tend to peak during the winter months more than any other season, when combined heating and traffic emissions get trapped near the ground by winter's stiller air. As temperatures climb, ozone typically becomes the dominant summer issue in this part of the city, with summer's combination of heat, sun, and dense traffic driving some of the year's highest ozone readings.
Are air quality levels in Olney 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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