Worst air pollution Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Phoenix Zoo 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 Phoenix Zoo 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 Phoenix Zoo air quality reflects the Papago Park position, with vehicle traffic on Galvin Parkway and the concentrated visitor traffic contributing local sources. The 125-acre zoo's desert landscape provides limited buffering, while the Valley of the Sun's persistent temperature inversions affect all metropolitan areas and the zoo generally maintains moderate Phoenix metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
30.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
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
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Phoenix Zoo right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Phoenix Zoo 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 Phoenix Zoo?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Phoenix Zoo 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 Phoenix Zoo?
Like the rest of Phoenix, Phoenix Zoo sees air quality change through the year, as the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year; by contrast, summer heat drives ozone formation, and blowing dust from spring winds can push particulate levels up abruptly. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.
Are air quality levels in Phoenix Zoo 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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