Worst air pollution Prospect Park - New York, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Prospect Park is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Prospect Park is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Prospect Park benefits from open green space and distance from Manhattan’s most congested areas, though it is still influenced by surrounding urban emissions in Brooklyn. Local airflow is generally better than in dense street corridors, but pollution from nearby roads can still affect conditions.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

40.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Prospect Park right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Prospect Park is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Prospect Park?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Prospect Park will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Prospect Park?

Air pollution in Prospect Park can increase when emissions from surrounding streets and traffic corridors drift into the park, particularly during busy periods and when wind is limited. Warm, sunny conditions can also contribute to higher ozone levels across the area.

Are air quality levels in Prospect 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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