Worst air pollution Arcadia - Phoenix, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Arcadia is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Arcadia is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Phoenix's Arcadia air quality reflects the affluent east Phoenix residential neighbourhood adjacent to Camelback Mountain, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Camelback Mountain's modest eastern slope provides limited topographic variation, while the Valley of the Sun basin and persistent inversions affect all metropolitan areas and Arcadia's residential character generally maintains moderate Phoenix eastern suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
30.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Arcadia right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Arcadia is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Arcadia?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Arcadia will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Arcadia?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Arcadia much as they do across Phoenix. In short, winter typically brings a welcome break from both heat-driven ozone and blowing dust, whereas spring dust storms and summer ozone together make March through September the toughest stretch. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Arcadia 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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