Worst air pollution Stamford, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Stamford is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Stamford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Stamford's air quality reflects its position in Fairfield County Connecticut as a major New York City metropolitan area financial centre, with vehicle emissions from I-95 and the Merritt Parkway contributing concentrated commuter traffic. The Long Island Sound coastal position provides maritime ventilation from the south, while the surrounding Connecticut hills create modest topographic variation, and the broader New York metropolitan area's regional ozone and PM2.5 on prevailing southwesterly winds elevates background pollution above what the Connecticut coastal setting alone would suggest.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

36.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

38.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Stamford right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Stamford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Stamford?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Stamford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Stamford?

Stamford follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern — spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns, whereas summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.

Are air quality levels in Stamford 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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