Highest air pollution Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - Pittsburgh, today and tomorrow

Today (30 June): Air quality in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium 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: 38.8/100).
Tomorrow (1 July 2026): Air quality in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 31.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Pittsburgh's Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium air quality reflects the Highland Park neighbourhood position, with vehicle traffic on Butler Street and the surrounding residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Appalachian ridge and valley topography creates seasonal inversion episodes, while the zoo's 77-acre Highland Park woodland provides natural filtration and the museum generally maintains moderate Pittsburgh metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

38.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 1 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

31.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium right now?

On 30 June 2026, overall air quality in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 38.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium?

On 1 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 31.0/100).

Are air quality levels in Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium 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: 1 July 2026 at 01:04 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team