Worst air pollution Renton, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Renton is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 52.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Renton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 51.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Renton's air quality reflects the south Lake Washington position in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with vehicle emissions from I-405 and the Boeing Renton aircraft manufacturing plant generating industrial and test flight emissions alongside concentrated commuter traffic. The Cedar River valley and Lake Washington provide some ventilation, while summer wildfire smoke from Pacific Northwest forests is an increasingly severe seasonal concern.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Medium

52.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

52.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Medium

51.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

51.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Renton right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Renton is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 52.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Renton?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Renton will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 24.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 51.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Renton?

Renton experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality — winter and spring bring the cleanest air, as frequent rain and consistent onshore wind clear pollution quickly, whereas late summer wildfire smoke is the biggest concern, sometimes pushing air quality into unhealthy territory for days at a stretch. Prevailing onshore winds usually keep pollution moving rather than letting it settle.

Are air quality levels in Renton 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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