Worst air pollution Rockport, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Rockport is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM10: 72.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Rockport is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 76.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Rockport, Gulf sea breeze is the main influence on air quality, and coastal exposure keeps air quality consistently favorable. Day-to-day conditions in Rockport can still vary with local weather, wind direction, and time of year. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Rockport.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Poor

72.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

49.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

72.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Poor

76.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

52.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

76.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Rockport right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Rockport is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM10: 72.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rockport?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Rockport will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 76.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 76.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Rockport?

Like most US cities, Rockport sees air quality shift from season to season: the mildest, cleanest stretch typically falls in spring or autumn, but extended summer heat waves bring the year's worst ozone readings in the state's biggest metro areas. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.

Are air quality levels in Rockport 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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