Worst air pollution East End Rochester - Rochester, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in East End Rochester is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in East End Rochester is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rochester's East End air quality reflects the downtown entertainment district, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding East Main Street and Goodman Street corridors contributing local sources. Lake Ontario's lake winds provide background ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable entertainment character and the flat terrain allow reasonable dispersal and the East End generally maintains moderate Rochester downtown metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in East End Rochester right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in East End Rochester is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in East End Rochester?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in East End Rochester will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in East End Rochester?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at East End Rochester much as they do across Rochester: frequent frontal systems in spring and fall usually keep the air cleanest then, but summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.
Are air quality levels in East End Rochester 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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