Worst air pollution Bayfront Park - Miami, today and tomorrow

Today (18 July): Air quality in Bayfront Park 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 11:00 PM (PM10: 85.8/100).
Tomorrow (19 July 2026): Air quality in Bayfront Park is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 89.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Miami's Bayfront Park air quality benefits from Biscayne Bay's consistent Atlantic and bay sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along Miami's downtown waterfront. Vehicle traffic on Biscayne Boulevard is the primary local concern, while the bay's open geometry and the consistent Miami sea breezes generally maintain Bayfront Park among Miami's more moderately ventilated downtown spaces and the maritime exposure provides effective natural atmospheric refreshment throughout most of the year.

Today - 18 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Very poor

85.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

60.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

85.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Very poor

89.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

63.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

89.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bayfront Park right now?

On 18 July 2026, overall air quality in Bayfront Park is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 85.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 85.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bayfront Park?

On 19 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bayfront Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 89.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 89.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bayfront Park?

Seasonal changes shape air quality at Bayfront Park much as they do across Miami, as daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up; by contrast, dry-season wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke, mainly from late autumn through spring, is the main seasonal concern. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.

Are air quality levels in Bayfront Park 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: 19 July 2026 at 05:53 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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