Worst air pollution Spanish Town, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Spanish Town 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: 75.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Spanish Town is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 65.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Spanish Town's air quality reflects the Saint Catherine Parish Cobre River valley position adjacent to Kingston's western metropolitan corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, government, and residential character contributing local sources. The Blue Mountains create significant topographic variation, while Caribbean trade winds provide background ventilation and Spanish Town generally maintains moderate Jamaican metropolitan western corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Poor

75.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

51.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

75.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Poor

65.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

47.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

65.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Spanish Town right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Spanish Town is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 75.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 75.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Spanish Town?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Spanish Town will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 65.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Spanish Town?

Spanish Town usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions and manufacturing activity coincide with periods when the sea breeze weakens. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.

Are air quality levels in Spanish Town 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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