Worst air pollution Utica, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Utica is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Utica is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Utica's air quality reflects the Mohawk River valley in upstate New York, with vehicle emissions from I-90 and the manufacturing legacy of the Mohawk Valley industrial corridor contributing local sources. The Mohawk valley provides some natural ventilation, while the broader northeastern US regional airshed contributes upwind urban and industrial sources from the Albany-Schenectady corridor throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Utica right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Utica is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Utica?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Utica will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Utica?
Utica experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality: the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year, but summer heat waves, often worsened by haze drifting in from other regions, bring the year's worst air. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.
Are air quality levels in Utica 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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