Worst air pollution Poughkeepsie, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Poughkeepsie is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Poughkeepsie is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 32.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Poughkeepsie's air quality reflects the Hudson River valley's position in the lower Hudson corridor between New York City and Albany, with vehicle emissions from I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway and the historically industrialised Hudson waterfront contributing local sources. The Hudson River provides natural ventilation on southerly winds, while the surrounding Shawangunk and Catskill ridgelines create topographic variation that influences pollution transport through this mid-Hudson valley city.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
31.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
32.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Pollen forecast in Poughkeepsie
View pollen forecastAir quality forecasts for neighbourhoods and landmarks in Poughkeepsie
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Poughkeepsie right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Poughkeepsie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Poughkeepsie?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Poughkeepsie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 32.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern, as the cleanest conditions typically arrive with the more unsettled weather of spring and autumn; by contrast, summer heat waves, often worsened by haze drifting in from other regions, bring the year's worst air. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.
Are air quality levels in Poughkeepsie 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in United States?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.