Worst air pollution Wichita Falls, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): 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 7:00 AM (PM10: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wichita Falls is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 29.0/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

34.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

34.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

29.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

24.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wichita Falls right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wichita Falls is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 34.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wichita Falls?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wichita Falls will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 29.0/100).

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.

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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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