Highest air pollution Central Park - New York, today and tomorrow
Today (25 June): Air quality in Central Park is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).
Tomorrow (26 June 2026): Air quality in Central Park is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Central Park reflects its open green space, with better airflow than surrounding built-up areas, though still influenced by emissions from across the city. Pollution levels are generally lower than on nearby streets.
Today - 25 June | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 June | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
36.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Central Park right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall air quality in Central Park is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Central Park?
On 26 June 2026, air quality conditions in Central Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.6/100).
When is air pollution at its highest in Central Park?
Air pollution in Central Park can increase when emissions from nearby roads drift into the park, particularly during busy periods and when wind is limited. Sunny conditions can also raise ozone levels across the area.
Are air quality levels in Central 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 25 June 2026 at 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team