Worst air pollution Ocala, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ocala is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 48.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ocala is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 45.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ocala's air quality benefits from the flat North Florida terrain and the surrounding Ocala National Forest providing a substantial clean-air green lung for this Marion County city. Vehicle emissions from I-75 are the primary local source, while summer ozone from subtropical heat and vehicle emissions is the primary warm-season concern. The surrounding forest's biogenic VOC emissions interact with vehicle NOₓ to contribute to ozone formation across this horse country and retirement community city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
48.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
45.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
45.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ocala right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ocala is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 48.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ocala?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ocala will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 45.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ocala?
Air quality across Ocala rises and falls with the seasons: daily summer storms tend to scrub the air clean before pollution can build up, but wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke are most common in the drier months from autumn through spring. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Ocala 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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