Worst air pollution Waco, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Waco 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: 27.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Waco is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Waco's air quality reflects the flat Brazos River valley terrain providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from I-35 and the surrounding agriculture and manufacturing industry contributing local sources in this mid-Texas university city. Prevailing southerly Gulf breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while summer ozone from regional Texas vehicle emissions and dust from the surrounding Blackland Prairie agricultural operations are the primary seasonal air quality concerns throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
27.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
28.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Waco right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Waco is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 27.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Waco?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Waco will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Waco?
Waco experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality. In short, the cleanest air usually comes in the milder shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, whereas extended summer heat waves bring the year's worst ozone readings in the state's biggest metro areas. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Waco 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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