Worst air pollution North Carolina State Capitol - Raleigh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in North Carolina State Capitol is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and PM1 are fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 78.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in North Carolina State Capitol is poor. O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 74.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Given its location — a Greek Revival capitol set in a landscaped downtown square shaded by oaks — North Carolina State Capitol shares Raleigh's wider air quality pattern rather than a distinct local one. Local traffic and immediate surroundings can shift day-to-day readings slightly from the citywide figure.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
78.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
78.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
74.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
74.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in North Carolina State Capitol right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in North Carolina State Capitol is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 78.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 78.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in North Carolina State Capitol?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in North Carolina State Capitol will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 74.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in North Carolina State Capitol?
Air quality at North Carolina State Capitol shifts across the year. In short, winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, whereas summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in North Carolina State Capitol 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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