Worst air pollution Cedar Key, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Cedar Key is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 86.7/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Cedar Key is very poor. PM2.5 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Cedar Key, Gulf sea breeze is the main influence on air quality, and surrounded by water, air quality is typically excellent. These factors combine to give Cedar Key a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Very poor
86.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
48.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
86.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
78.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cedar Key right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Cedar Key is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 86.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 86.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cedar Key?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Cedar Key will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cedar Key?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Cedar Key. In short, the wetter summer months often see cleaner air, as frequent afternoon storms wash pollution out quickly, whereas without the wet season's regular storms, dry-season smoke can linger for days at a time. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.
Are air quality levels in Cedar Key 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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