Worst air pollution East Honolulu, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in East Honolulu is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 54.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in East Honolulu is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 57.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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East Honolulu's air quality benefits from its exceptional Pacific Ocean coastal position on the Hawaiian island of Oahu's southeastern shore, with consistent Pacific trade winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle emissions from H-1 Interstate and the surrounding affluent residential character are the primary local sources, while the Ko'olau Range rising steeply inland creates dramatic topographic variation and the outstanding Pacific trade wind exposure generally maintains East Honolulu among Hawaii's cleaner suburban environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
54.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
54.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
57.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
57.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in East Honolulu right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in East Honolulu is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 54.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in East Honolulu?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in East Honolulu will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 57.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in East Honolulu?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across East Honolulu — the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas prolonged summer heat waves are when air quality most often dips into unhealthy territory. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in East Honolulu 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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