Worst air pollution The University - Upper Arlington, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in The University is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 42.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in The University is fair. AQI improves to fair; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 31.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In The University, with lighter traffic here, particulate matter tends to come more from farmland dust and occasional burning than from vehicles. Green space roughly 300-400 meters off offers some natural filtering, softening the local particulate load somewhat. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
42.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
31.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in The University right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in The University is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 42.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The University?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in The University will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 31.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The University?
The colder months typically bring the heaviest particulate levels of the year, driven by heating season smoke that lingers under stagnant, cold winter air. As the weather warms, ozone tends to overtake other concerns in this area, since intense sun and heat fuel ozone formation, sometimes compounded by regional wildfire smoke. Between the winter and summer extremes, spring and fall usually bring the year's most consistently clear air.
Are air quality levels in The University 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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