Worst air pollution Valdosta, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Valdosta is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 28.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Valdosta is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 27.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Valdosta's air quality reflects the flat Georgia Coastal Plain, with vehicle emissions from I-75 and Moody Air Force Base's military aviation operations contributing elevated NOₓ and aviation PM2.5 alongside the primary local sources. The surrounding Georgia longleaf pine forest's biogenic VOC emissions contribute to summer ozone formation, while Gulf of Mexico southerly breezes provide warm-season ventilation and the flat terrain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

28.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

24.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

27.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

19.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Valdosta right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Valdosta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 28.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Valdosta?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Valdosta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 27.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Valdosta?

Valdosta's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Typically, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, while hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.

Are air quality levels in Valdosta 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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