Worst air pollution Ripon, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Ripon is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5 and PM10 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Ripon is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 44.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Ripon, traffic stays fairly light here, leaving wind-blown dust from nearby fields as a bigger factor than vehicle emissions. Some of this load is absorbed by nearby vegetation, acting as a modest natural filter. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
44.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ripon right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Ripon is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ripon?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Ripon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 44.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ripon?
From November to January, average wind speeds run around 9 km/h with temperatures near 10°C, calm and cool enough to let particulate matter and smoke build up near the ground rather than disperse. From June to August, temperatures average around 24°C, warm enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.
Are air quality levels in Ripon 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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