Worst air pollution Havana, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Havana is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 49.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Havana is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 30.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Havana's air quality reflects the flat Cuban northern Caribbean coastal position on Havana Bay, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary ageing Soviet-era vehicle fleet, refinery, and industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. Consistent Caribbean northeast trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the iconic vintage American cars' leaded gasoline legacy and the economic constraints on fleet modernisation create Havana's most distinctive and historically unique local air quality character throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
49.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
49.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
30.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Havana right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Havana is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 49.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Havana?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Havana will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 30.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Havana?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Havana are vehicle traffic and heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, particularly once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Havana 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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