Worst air pollution Homestead, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Homestead 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 11:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Homestead is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Homestead's air quality reflects the southern Miami-Dade suburban position adjacent to the Everglades and Biscayne Bay National Parks, with vehicle emissions from US-1 and the surrounding agricultural operations in the Redland growing district contributing elevated ammonia and pesticide aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. The Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay maritime breezes generally provide reasonable ventilation, while Homestead Air Reserve Base adds localised aviation NOₓ.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
70.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
70.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Homestead right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Homestead is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Homestead?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Homestead will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Homestead?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Homestead. Typically, daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up, while the drier months from roughly November through April bring the highest risk of wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.
Are air quality levels in Homestead 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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