Worst air pollution Rushville, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Rushville is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 33.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Rushville is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 29.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rushville's air quality is driven largely by a combination of vehicle traffic, seasonal heating, and nearby land use. Highbanks Metro Park and the vegetation along the Olentangy River provide some natural buffering against local particulate matter. Local weather, especially wind and temperature, accounts for most of the daily swing in readings.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
33.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
29.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rushville right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Rushville is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 33.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rushville?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Rushville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 29.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rushville?
Rushville typically sees its highest particulate readings in winter, when heating and traffic emissions linger under calm, cold skies. Warmer months bring a different challenge: ozone, formed when strong sun and heat interact with local emissions. Regional wildfire smoke can occasionally push readings higher during otherwise typical summer weather. The shoulder seasons of spring and fall usually bring the year's best air quality, helped by milder weather and steadier wind.
Are air quality levels in Rushville 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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