Worst air pollution Scranton, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Scranton is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 49.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Scranton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 53.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Scranton's air quality reflects the Wyoming Valley's topographic enclosure between the Pocono and Endless mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, with vehicle emissions from I-81 and the legacy of anthracite coal mining contributing to baseline readings. The surrounding Appalachian ridgelines limit dispersal on calm days, while the northeastern US regional airshed contributes upwind industrial and urban sources from the broader New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania corridor.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
49.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
49.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
53.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Scranton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Scranton is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 49.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Scranton?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Scranton will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 53.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Scranton?
Scranton follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern: the calmest air of the year usually arrives well after the summer ozone season fades, but extended summer heat waves, often worsened by regional haze, bring the toughest air quality stretch. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.
Are air quality levels in Scranton 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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