Worst air pollution Springfield, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Springfield is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Springfield is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 41.9/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
40.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
41.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Springfield right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Springfield is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Springfield?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Springfield will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 41.9/100).
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.
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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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