Worst air pollution Sugar Land, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Sugar Land is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 36.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sugar Land is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sugar Land's air quality reflects its position southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County, with vehicle emissions from US-59 and the surrounding suburban and technology corridor contributing local sources. Gulf of Mexico southerly breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the Houston Ship Channel petrochemical complex upwind contributes industrial background emissions under northerly wind conditions and the flat coastal terrain generally allows reasonable dispersal.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

36.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

36.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

26.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

23.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Sugar Land right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sugar Land is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 36.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sugar Land?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sugar Land will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Sugar Land?

Sugar Land's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In short, between summer heat and winter cedar season, spring and fall offer the most moderate conditions, whereas extended summer heat waves bring the year's worst ozone readings in the state's biggest metro areas. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.

Are air quality levels in Sugar Land 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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