Worst air pollution Boca Raton, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Boca Raton is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are moderate; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 50.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Boca Raton is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM10: 47.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Boca Raton's air quality benefits from its direct Atlantic coastal position in Palm Beach County, with consistent sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along the South Florida Gold Coast. Vehicle emissions from I-95 and the surrounding technology and university campus corridor are the primary local sources, while summer ozone from intense subtropical heat is the primary warm-season concern and the flat coastal terrain allows good wind dispersal throughout the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
50.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
50.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Moderate
47.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
47.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Boca Raton right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Boca Raton is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 50.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 50.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Boca Raton?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Boca Raton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 47.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM10: 47.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Boca Raton?
Conditions in Boca Raton vary noticeably across the seasons, as daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up; by contrast, wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke are most common in the drier months from autumn through spring. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.
Are air quality levels in Boca Raton 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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