Worst air pollution Kakaako - Honolulu, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Kakaako is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 62.1/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Kakaako is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 59.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Honolulu's Kakaako air quality reflects the rapidly developing urban mixed-use waterfront neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Ala Moana Boulevard and the surrounding high-rise residential and commercial development contributing local sources. Pacific trade winds provide reliable ventilation, while the neighbourhood's modern walkable character and the waterfront position generally maintain moderate Honolulu metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Poor
62.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
62.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
59.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kakaako right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Kakaako is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 62.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 62.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kakaako?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kakaako will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 23.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 59.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kakaako?
Air quality around Kakaako changes with the seasons: the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, but 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 Kakaako 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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