Worst air pollution Prescott, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Prescott is fair. O3 and SO2 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 51.7/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Prescott is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 53.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Prescott is driven mostly by high desert dryness — generally excellent, aside from occasional wildfire smoke. These factors combine to give Prescott a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

51.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

44.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

51.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

20.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Medium

53.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

53.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

35.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Prescott right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Prescott is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 32.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 51.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Prescott?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Prescott will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 35.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 53.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Prescott?

Prescott's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern, 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 Prescott 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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