Worst air pollution South Burlington, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in South Burlington is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in South Burlington is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in South Burlington is driven mostly by Champlain Valley lake breezes — fall foliage season brings heavy leaf-litter pollen but clean air. Overall, South Burlington sees air quality that tracks fairly closely with typical conditions for its wider region. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

37.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

30.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

30.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

29.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in South Burlington right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in South Burlington is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in South Burlington?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in South Burlington will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in South Burlington?

South Burlington's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. Typically, spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns, while summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.

Are air quality levels in South Burlington 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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