Worst air pollution Cape Coral, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cape Coral is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 89.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cape Coral is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 83.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Cape Coral's air quality benefits from Florida's consistent Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic sea breezes providing reliable ventilation across this low-lying southwest Florida city, with generally good readings for a major US metropolitan area. The primary concerns are summer ozone formation from intense heat and vehicle emissions, seasonal agricultural burning from surrounding Hendry and Glades counties, and occasional wildfire smoke from Central Florida.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Very poor
89.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
61.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
89.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
83.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
59.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
83.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
Pollen forecast in Cape Coral
View pollen forecastAir quality forecasts for neighbourhoods and landmarks in Cape Coral
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cape Coral right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cape Coral is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 89.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 89.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cape Coral?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cape Coral will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 83.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 83.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cape Coral?
Like most US cities, Cape Coral sees air quality shift from season to season — daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up, whereas wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke are most common in the drier months from autumn through spring. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Cape Coral 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in United States?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app