Worst air pollution Bradenton, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bradenton is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 75.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bradenton is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 63.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bradenton's air quality benefits from the Manatee River and Tampa Bay coastal position in Sarasota County Florida, with consistent Gulf of Mexico sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle emissions from I-75 and US-41 are the primary local sources, while summer ozone from subtropical heat and the greater Tampa Bay metropolitan traffic is the primary warm-season concern and the flat coastal terrain and dual-bay geometry provide generally good ventilation throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
75.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
51.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
75.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
63.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
63.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bradenton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bradenton is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 75.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 75.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bradenton?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bradenton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 63.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bradenton?
Bradenton follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. Typically, the wet season's frequent storms generally keep particulate levels lower than in the dry months, while 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 Bradenton 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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