Worst air pollution São Francisco do Sul, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in São Francisco do Sul is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 15.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in São Francisco do Sul is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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São Francisco do Sul's air quality benefits from its Santa Catarina northern coast island position, with consistent Atlantic sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation around this historic island port city. Vehicle emissions from the BR-280 and the Port of São Francisco do Sul's container terminal operations contribute local sources, while the Atlantic island geography and the open bay geometry generally maintain São Francisco do Sul among Santa Catarina's more moderate coastal port environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Good

15.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Good

16.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in São Francisco do Sul right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in São Francisco do Sul is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 15.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in São Francisco do Sul?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in São Francisco do Sul will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in São Francisco do Sul?

You're most likely to notice worse air in São Francisco do Sul when native Atlantic Forest remnants and mangrove vegetation pollen peaks, or due to vehicle emissions from the BR-280 and the Port of São Francisco do Sul's container terminal operations; the rest of the year, the local setting keeps things noticeably clearer than average.

Are air quality levels in São Francisco do Sul 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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