Worst air pollution Renton, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Renton is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 37.8/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Renton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 24.8/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

37.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

24.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Renton right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Renton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 37.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Renton?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Renton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 24.8/100).

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.

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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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