Worst air pollution Nuuanu - Honolulu, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Nuuanu 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: 60.6/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Nuuanu is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 58.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Honolulu's Nuuanu air quality reflects the historic valley residential neighbourhood at the Pali Pass, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Nuuanu Avenue corridor contributing modest local sources. The Nuuanu Valley's trade wind corridor channels fresh Pacific air directly through this natural ventilation pathway, while the valley's green watershed and the outstanding trade wind exposure generally maintain Nuuanu among Honolulu's more pleasantly ventilated inner valley environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00

AQI:

Poor

60.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

45.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

60.6/100

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

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

58.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

44.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

58.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nuuanu right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Nuuanu is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 60.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nuuanu?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nuuanu will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 23.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 58.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nuuanu?

At Nuuanu, air quality tends to follow Honolulu's broader seasonal rhythm, as the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn; by contrast, hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Nuuanu 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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