Worst air pollution Phipps Conservatory - Pittsburgh, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Phipps Conservatory is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Phipps Conservatory is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pittsburgh's Phipps Conservatory air quality benefits from the 2.5-acre Victorian glass conservatory's Schenley Park position, with the park's 456 acres providing exceptional natural filtration. Vehicle traffic on Schenley Drive contributes modest local sources, while the park's extensive woodland and the Panther Hollow ravine's natural ventilation corridor generally maintain Phipps Conservatory among Pittsburgh's more pleasantly ventilated cultural institutions throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
35.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Phipps Conservatory right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Phipps Conservatory is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Phipps Conservatory?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Phipps Conservatory will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Phipps Conservatory?
Like the rest of Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory sees air quality change through the year. Typically, winter generally brings the cleanest air, once the summer ozone season has passed, while the hottest, most humid summer weeks bring the year's highest ozone readings. Dense urban traffic corridors add a persistent background level of pollution that varies less by season than ozone does.
Are air quality levels in Phipps Conservatory 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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