Worst air pollution Apopka, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Apopka is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 47.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Apopka is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 47.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Apopka's air quality reflects the flat Central Florida Orange County terrain northwest of Orlando, with vehicle emissions from US-441 and SR-429 and the surrounding mixed residential, commercial, and fern farming operations contributing local sources including agricultural dust and fertiliser aerosols. Afternoon sea breezes from both coasts provide ventilation, while summer ozone from Orlando metropolitan traffic and intense subtropical heat is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Medium

47.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

47.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Medium

47.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

47.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Apopka right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Apopka is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 47.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Apopka?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Apopka will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 47.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Apopka?

Apopka's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern — the wet season's frequent storms generally keep particulate levels lower than in the dry months, whereas the drier months from roughly November through April bring the highest risk of wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.

Are air quality levels in Apopka 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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