Worst air pollution Wake Forest, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wake Forest is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wake Forest is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wake Forest's air quality reflects the Research Triangle's northern Piedmont corridor in Wake County North Carolina, with vehicle emissions from US-1 and the surrounding residential and technology research campus contributing local sources. The gentle Piedmont terrain provides reasonable wind dispersal, while summer ozone from the broader southeastern US regional airshed is the primary warm-season concern and Wake Forest's growing suburban character generally maintains moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wake Forest right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wake Forest is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 54.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wake Forest?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wake Forest will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 59.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. Typically, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, while summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in Wake Forest 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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