Worst air pollution Yerington, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Yerington is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 38.6/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Yerington is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 52.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Dry western nevada high-desert air is what shapes air quality most in Yerington, and windy spring days can raise dust from surrounding dry terrain. Overall, Yerington sees air quality that tracks fairly closely with typical conditions for its wider region. Short-term spikes are still possible even during the generally cleaner stretches of the year.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

38.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

14.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.6/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Moderate

52.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

52.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.6/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Yerington right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Yerington is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 38.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yerington?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Yerington will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 52.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 52.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Yerington?

Like most US cities, Yerington sees air quality shift from season to season. Typically, winter typically brings a welcome break from both heat-driven ozone and blowing dust, while spring dust storms and summer ozone together make March through September the toughest stretch. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.

Are air quality levels in Yerington 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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