Worst air pollution Navy Yard & Wharf - Washington, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Navy Yard & Wharf is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 32.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Navy Yard & Wharf is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 36.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Washington's Navy Yard and Wharf air quality reflects the Southeast and Southwest DC waterfront redevelopment, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Capitol Riverfront Boulevard and the Nationals Park and Audi Field concentrated event traffic contributing significant periodic vehicle emission peaks. The Anacostia and Potomac rivers provide limited waterfront ventilation, while the modern mixed-use waterfront development character generally maintains moderate Washington DC metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
32.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
36.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Navy Yard & Wharf right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Navy Yard & Wharf is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 32.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Navy Yard & Wharf?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Navy Yard & Wharf will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 36.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Navy Yard & Wharf?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Navy Yard & Wharf much as they do across Washington, as winter generally brings the cleanest air, once the summer ozone season has passed; by contrast, extended summer heat waves, often worsened by regional haze, bring the toughest air quality stretch. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.
Are air quality levels in Navy Yard & Wharf 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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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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