Worst air pollution Half Way Tree, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Half Way Tree is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Half Way Tree is medium. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 52.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Half Way Tree's air quality reflects the Kingston metropolitan area's affluent New Kingston commercial corridor position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary Kingston financial district, commercial, and entertainment concentration generating sustained NO₂. Caribbean trade winds provide background ventilation, while the Blue Mountain backdrop creates topographic variation and Half Way Tree generally maintains moderate to elevated Jamaican metropolitan commercial district readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
54.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
52.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Half Way Tree right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Half Way Tree is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Half Way Tree?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Half Way Tree will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 52.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Half Way Tree?
Air quality in Half Way Tree tends to be worse when vehicle traffic and the sea breeze weakens. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Half Way Tree 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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