Worst air pollution Southbank Riverwalk - Jacksonville, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Southbank Riverwalk is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 70.7/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Southbank Riverwalk is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM10 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 52.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk air quality benefits from the St. Johns River waterfront position, with consistent Atlantic sea breezes and the river corridor providing reliable maritime ventilation along the Southbank Museum District. Vehicle traffic on the Acosta Bridge approaches contributes local sources, while the river's open waterway and the Atlantic coastal exposure provide effective ventilation and the Southbank generally maintains among Jacksonville's more moderately ventilated waterfront public spaces throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Poor
70.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
50.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
70.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
43.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
52.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Southbank Riverwalk right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Southbank Riverwalk is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 70.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Southbank Riverwalk?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Southbank Riverwalk will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 52.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 52.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Southbank Riverwalk?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Southbank Riverwalk much as they do across Jacksonville — daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up, whereas wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke are most common in the drier months from autumn through spring. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.
Are air quality levels in Southbank Riverwalk 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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