Worst air pollution Brickell - Miami, today and tomorrow
Today (18 July): Air quality in Brickell 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: 98.3/100).
Tomorrow (19 July 2026): Air quality in Brickell is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Miami's Brickell air quality reflects the downtown financial district's high-rise canyon, with vehicle traffic on Brickell Avenue and the surrounding concentrated commuter and commercial character generating sustained NO₂ in the enclosed high-rise corridor. The Biscayne Bay provides limited eastern ventilation, while the high-rise canyon geometry concentrates vehicle emissions and Brickell generally maintains moderate to elevated inner Miami metropolitan readings alongside the broader Miami financial district throughout most of the year.
Today - 18 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Very poor
98.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
66.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
98.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
69.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brickell right now?
On 18 July 2026, overall air quality in Brickell is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 98.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 98.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brickell?
On 19 July 2026, air quality conditions in Brickell will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brickell?
Brickell's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern — the wet season's frequent storms generally keep particulate levels lower than in the dry months, whereas without the wet season's regular storms, dry-season smoke can linger for days at a time. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.
Are air quality levels in Brickell 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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