Worst air pollution Rising Star, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Rising Star is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are moderate; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 41.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Rising Star is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 45.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Rising Star, with fewer vehicles on the road, nearby cropland dust and periodic burning outweigh traffic as a pollution source. Nearby trees help trap a portion of this particulate load before it spreads. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity. The surrounding area tends to follow a similar pattern, with only minor local variation.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
41.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
45.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
45.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Rising Star right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Rising Star is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 41.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rising Star?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Rising Star will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 45.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 45.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rising Star?
From November to January, average wind speeds run around 16 km/h with temperatures near 11°C, calm and cool enough to let particulate matter and smoke build up near the ground rather than disperse. From July to September, temperatures average around 29°C, warm enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.
Are air quality levels in Rising Star 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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