Worst air pollution May Pen, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in May Pen is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 63.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in May Pen is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 56.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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May Pen's air quality reflects the flat Clarendon Parish Minho River valley position in central Jamaica, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the bauxite, agricultural, and services corridor contributing local sources. Caribbean trade winds provide background ventilation, while the bauxite mining operations' distinctive mineral dust PM10 represents May Pen's most locally notable air quality contribution and the surrounding tropical agricultural landscape generally maintains moderate Jamaican central corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Poor
63.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
63.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
56.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
56.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in May Pen right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in May Pen is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 63.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in May Pen?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in May Pen will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 56.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 56.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in May Pen?
May Pen usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, mining operations, as well as agricultural activity coincide with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in May Pen 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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