Worst air pollution Scottsboro, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Scottsboro is fair. PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 42.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Scottsboro is fair. NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 46.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Scottsboro's air quality is shaped largely by humid Tennessee Valley air; spring pine pollen and fall ragweed are the main seasonal spikes. None of these influences are extreme on their own, but together they shape the local pattern in Scottsboro. Short-term spikes are still possible even during the generally cleaner stretches of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
42.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
46.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Scottsboro right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Scottsboro is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 42.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Scottsboro?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Scottsboro will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 33.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 46.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Scottsboro?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Scottsboro. In short, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, whereas hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Dense forest cover nearby means natural plant emissions add to ozone formation even without much traffic.
Are air quality levels in Scottsboro 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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