Worst air pollution Coney Island - New York, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): 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: 34.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Coney Island is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.6/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
35.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Coney Island right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Coney Island is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Coney Island?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Coney Island will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 35.6/100).
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.
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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