Worst air pollution Montego Bay, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Montego Bay is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 63.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Montego Bay 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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Montego Bay's air quality benefits from its exceptional Jamaica northwestern Caribbean Sea and Montego Bay coastal position, with consistent northeast Caribbean trade winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the concentrated resort tourism, port, and services corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding Caribbean coastal exposure generally maintains Montego Bay among Jamaica's more moderately ventilated coastal resort environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Poor
63.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
63.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
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
43.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
56.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Montego Bay right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Montego Bay is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 63.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Montego Bay?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
Air quality in Montego Bay tends to be worse when vehicle traffic and tourism-related traffic build up and onshore breezes fall calm. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Montego Bay 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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