Worst air pollution Springfield, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Springfield is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 35.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Springfield is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Springfield's air quality benefits from the flat Illinois agricultural plain providing excellent natural wind dispersal, with prevailing westerlies from the Great Plains generally keeping readings at moderate to low levels in this Illinois state capital. Vehicle emissions from I-55 and I-72 are the primary local sources, while agricultural ammonia from the surrounding central Illinois corn and soy operations contributes secondary particulate formation and summer regional ozone from Midwest agricultural sources is the primary warm-season concern.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
35.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
34.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Springfield right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Springfield is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 35.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Springfield?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Springfield will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 34.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Springfield?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Springfield. In short, between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Springfield 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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