Worst air pollution Lakeland, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lakeland 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 7:00 AM (PM10: 68.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lakeland is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 55.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lakeland's air quality reflects Central Florida's inland position between Tampa and Orlando, with vehicle emissions from I-4 and US-98 and the phosphate mining and fertiliser manufacturing industry in surrounding Polk County contributing elevated PM2.5 and fluoride emissions. Afternoon sea breezes from both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts converge over the central Florida ridge, providing reasonable ventilation, while summer thunderstorms provide effective daily air washing during the wet season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Poor
68.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
68.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
55.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
55.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lakeland right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lakeland is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 68.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 68.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lakeland?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lakeland will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 26.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 55.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lakeland?
Lakeland's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In short, daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up, whereas without the wet season's regular storms, dry-season smoke can linger for days at a time. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Lakeland 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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