Worst air pollution Bradenton, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Bradenton is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM10: 59.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Bradenton is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 66.4/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Medium
59.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Poor
66.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
66.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bradenton right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Bradenton is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 27.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM10: 59.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bradenton?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bradenton will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 66.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 66.4/100).
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.
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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