Rocky Mount Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Rocky Mount is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 25.6/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Rocky Mount is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.8/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 25.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 25.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 18.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 9.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 4.2/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 30.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 30.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 12.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 27.7/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 7.5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the center of Rocky Mount, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. On the North Carolina Coastal Plain, pollution from the wider region can build up over large areas when winds are light. Sea breezes along the coast usually help ventilate the area. Local sources include traffic on I-95 and manufacturing.
Particle levels tend to be highest from December to February, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 4°C slow their dispersal. Hot afternoons from May to September, averaging 28°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. March is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in North Carolina
Is air quality bad in Rocky Mount right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Rocky Mount is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 25.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rocky Mount?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Rocky Mount will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rocky Mount?
Particle levels tend to be highest from December to February, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 4°C slow their dispersal. Hot afternoons from May to September, averaging 28°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. March is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Rocky Mount 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |