Worst air pollution Saratoga Springs Historic District - Saratoga Springs, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Saratoga Springs Historic District is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 44.0/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Saratoga Springs Historic District is moderate. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 48.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Saratoga Springs' Historic District air quality benefits from the elevated Hudson Valley plateau position at 300 metres, with consistent Adirondack and Hudson Valley westerlies providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on Broadway and the surrounding spa town historic character contribute modest local sources, while the elevated position and the surrounding Saratoga woodland generally maintain Saratoga Springs among New York's more pleasant historic spa town environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Moderate

44.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

44.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Moderate

48.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

48.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Saratoga Springs Historic District right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Saratoga Springs Historic District is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 44.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Saratoga Springs Historic District?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Saratoga Springs Historic District will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 48.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 48.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Saratoga Springs Historic District?

Saratoga Springs Historic District experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of Saratoga Springs — spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns, whereas summer heat waves, often worsened by haze drifting in from other regions, bring the year's worst air. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.

Are air quality levels in Saratoga Springs Historic District 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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