Worst air pollution One World Observatory - New York, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in One World Observatory is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in One World Observatory is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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New York's One World Observatory air quality reflects One World Trade Center's extraordinary 382-metre Lower Manhattan summit position, with the observatory's elevation well above the urban boundary layer placing visitors in generally excellent upper-atmosphere conditions above the street-level pollution. The Hudson River and New York Bight provide maritime background ventilation at the building's base, while the observatory floor itself generally maintains outstanding conditions far above the street-level NOₓ and PM2.5 throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
38.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
36.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in One World Observatory right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in One World Observatory is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in One World Observatory?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in One World Observatory will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in One World Observatory?
This landmark in New York sees air quality shift through the year, as frequent frontal systems in spring and fall usually keep the air cleanest then; by contrast, summer heat waves, often worsened by haze drifting in from other regions, bring the year's worst air. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.
Are air quality levels in One World Observatory 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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