Worst air pollution Towson, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Towson is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Towson is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Towson's air quality reflects the Baltimore County suburban position north of Baltimore's urban core, with vehicle emissions from I-695 Beltway and the surrounding government, education, and commercial corridor contributing local sources. The Chesapeake Bay's maritime influence provides limited ventilation from the east, while the broader Baltimore-Washington mid-Atlantic regional airshed contributes elevated summer ozone and the flat suburban Maryland terrain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
39.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Towson right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Towson is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Towson?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Towson will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Towson?
Towson follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern — the cleanest stretch of the year usually comes in winter, whereas extended summer heat waves, often worsened by regional haze, bring the toughest air quality stretch. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.
Are air quality levels in Towson 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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