Worst air pollution Tahlequah, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Tahlequah is fair. PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 46.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Tahlequah is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 40.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tahlequah's air quality is shaped largely by humid eastern Oklahoma air; cedar pollen in winter is a notable seasonal event here. Most days bring generally favorable conditions here, with occasional exceptions tied to shifting weather patterns. Longer-term residents of Tahlequah tend to plan outdoor activity around these predictable shifts.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
46.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tahlequah right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Tahlequah is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 46.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tahlequah?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Tahlequah will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 40.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern, as spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air; by contrast, the peak of summer, when heat and humidity linger for days, is when air quality most often suffers. Fast-moving weather systems typical of the region usually keep pollution from lingering too long.
Are air quality levels in Tahlequah 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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