Worst air pollution Highland Park Rochester - Rochester, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park air quality benefits from the 150-acre historic Olmsted-designed park's substantial woodland providing natural filtration, with the Genesee River valley creating modest topographic variation. Vehicle traffic on the surrounding Highland Avenue corridor contributes modest local sources, while the park's extensive tree canopy and the famous lilac collection generally maintain Highland Park among Rochester's more pleasant major urban park environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
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
4.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Highland Park Rochester right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Highland Park 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 Highland Park Rochester?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Highland Park 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 Highland Park Rochester?
Air quality at Highland Park Rochester shifts across the year. In short, spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns, whereas 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 Highland Park 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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