Worst air pollution Coney Island - New York, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Coney Island is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 36.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Coney Island is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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New York's Coney Island air quality benefits from its exceptional Atlantic Ocean and Lower New York Bay coastal position in Brooklyn, with consistent Atlantic sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along the famous boardwalk. Vehicle traffic on Surf Avenue and the concentrated summer amusement park visitor traffic contribute seasonal local sources, while the outstanding Atlantic coastal exposure and the open ocean geometry generally maintain Coney Island among New York City's more reliably ventilated coastal attractions during the summer season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
36.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Coney Island right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Coney Island is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 36.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Coney Island?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Coney Island will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Coney Island?
Air quality at Coney Island shifts across the year. In short, the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year, whereas the combination of local heat and imported regional haze peaks during summer. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.
Are air quality levels in Coney Island 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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