Worst air pollution Wichita Falls, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Wichita Falls is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Wichita Falls is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wichita Falls' air quality reflects the flat North Texas Red River plains, with vehicle emissions from US-287 and the surrounding Sheppard Air Force Base military aviation operations contributing elevated NOₓ and jet fuel combustion PM2.5 alongside the primary vehicle sources. The flat North Texas terrain provides generally good wind dispersal, while summer heat and vehicle traffic drive moderate ozone formation across this mid-sized Texas city.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
38.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
23.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wichita Falls right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Wichita Falls is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 38.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wichita Falls?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Wichita Falls will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In short, between summer heat and winter cedar season, spring and fall offer the most moderate conditions, whereas intense summer heat drives persistent ozone problems, particularly in and around the largest metro areas. Dust from West Texas can occasionally drift across the state and add to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Wichita Falls 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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