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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