Worst air pollution Tulsa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tulsa is fair. PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tulsa is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tulsa's air quality reflects the flat Arkansas River valley providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from the I-244 and I-44 corridors the primary local source. The surrounding petroleum refining and natural gas industry of northeastern Oklahoma contributes elevated volatile organic compounds to the regional ozone precursor burden, while prevailing southerly Great Plains winds generally keep readings at moderate levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tulsa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tulsa is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 27.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tulsa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tulsa will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 24.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tulsa?
Air quality across Tulsa rises and falls with the seasons — 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 Tulsa 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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