Worst air pollution Williamsburg, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Williamsburg is fair. PM2.5 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 44.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Williamsburg is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Williamsburg's air quality in Virginia benefits from the flat Coastal Plain position between the James and York rivers, with vehicle emissions from I-64 and Colonial Williamsburg's tourism traffic contributing local sources. The tidal rivers and Chesapeake Bay maritime influence provide periodic ventilation, while the surrounding Virginia colonial and national park character maintains relatively low industrial emissions and good baseline conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

44.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

29.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

40.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

44.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

38.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Williamsburg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Williamsburg is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 44.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Williamsburg?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Williamsburg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Williamsburg?

Williamsburg follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern — the cleanest stretch of the year usually comes in winter, whereas hot, humid summer conditions and regional haze drive ozone spikes, especially during heat waves. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.

Are air quality levels in Williamsburg 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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