Worst air pollution Maui, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Maui 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 5:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Maui is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM2.5 decreases to moderate; PM10 decreases to poor; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM10: 66.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Maui's Road to Hana air quality benefits from its exceptional Hawaiian North Shore Pacific coastal position, with consistent northeast Pacific trade winds providing outstanding maritime ventilation along the 52-mile scenic highway. Vehicle traffic on Hana Highway contributes modest local sources, while the extraordinary lush tropical rainforest provides exceptional natural filtration and the Hawaiian trade wind exposure generally maintains excellent to good conditions along most of this spectacular coastal route.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
71.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Poor
66.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
66.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Maui right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Maui is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Maui?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Maui will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 66.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM10: 66.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Maui?
This landmark in Maui sees air quality shift through the year. In short, the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Maui 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: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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