Orlando Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Orlando is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Orlando is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Poor | 62.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.9/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Poor | 61.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Air quality in Orlando is usually good, as the city has little heavy industry. Most local pollution comes from traffic, especially along I-4, SR 408 and the busy International Drive tourism corridor. The biggest smoke events come from outside the city: prescribed burns in conservation areas and wildfires in the Ocala National Forest and other parts of Florida, mainly in the dry season. Sea breezes from both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts usually help disperse local pollution, and summer thunderstorms wash the air clean.
Orlando's air follows Florida's wet and dry seasons. From November to May, prescribed burns and wildfires are most common, and smoke can leave a haze over the city on calm mornings, especially in drought years. In summer, ozone is the main concern, building on hot, sunny afternoons from June to August, when Saharan dust also often arrives from across the Atlantic. Near-daily afternoon thunderstorms through the rainy season, when July averages around 28°C, usually keep particle levels in Orlando low.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Florida
Is air quality bad in Orlando right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Orlando is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Orlando?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Orlando will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Orlando?
Orlando's air follows Florida's wet and dry seasons. From November to May, prescribed burns and wildfires are most common, and smoke can leave a haze over the city on calm mornings, especially in drought years. In summer, ozone is the main concern, building on hot, sunny afternoons from June to August, when Saharan dust also often arrives from across the Atlantic. Near-daily afternoon thunderstorms through the rainy season, when July averages around 28°C, usually keep particle levels in Orlando low.
Are air quality levels in Orlando 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |