Worst air pollution Santo Domingo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Santo Domingo is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 74.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Santo Domingo is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 65.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Santo Domingo's air quality reflects the flat Dominican Republic Caribbean coastal position on the Ozama River at sea level, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vehicle density, industrial, and port corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Caribbean northeast trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the tropical climate's convective rain provides periodic cleansing and Santo Domingo generally maintains moderate Caribbean coastal capital readings with better conditions than enclosed Cibao valley cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Poor
74.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
53.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
74.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
65.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
65.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Santo Domingo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Santo Domingo is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 74.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 74.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Santo Domingo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Santo Domingo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 65.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Santo Domingo?
In Santo Domingo, road traffic together with fishing fleet activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Santo Domingo 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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