Worst air pollution Pontiac, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pontiac is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pontiac is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pontiac's air quality reflects the Greater Detroit metropolitan area's northern Oakland County suburban position, with vehicle emissions from M-59 and the surrounding former GM automotive manufacturing legacy contributing local sources. The flat southeastern Michigan terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the broader Detroit industrial airshed contributes background PM2.5 and summer regional ozone from the Great Lakes manufacturing corridor and the former automotive manufacturing legacy remain the primary ongoing air quality concerns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Pontiac right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pontiac is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pontiac?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pontiac will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pontiac?
Like most US cities, Pontiac sees air quality shift from season to season. Typically, spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, while summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Pontiac 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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