Worst air pollution Universal Studios Florida - Orlando, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Universal Studios Florida is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 53.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Universal Studios Florida is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 48.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Orlando's Universal Studios Florida air quality reflects the flat Central Florida position adjacent to International Drive, with concentrated visitor vehicle traffic and the resort's transportation operations generating elevated local NOₓ. Afternoon sea breezes provide ventilation, while the extraordinary visitor density during peak periods creates significant local vehicle emission peaks and Universal Studios generally maintains moderate Central Florida metropolitan readings alongside the broader tourism corridor throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Medium

53.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

53.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Medium

48.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

48.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Universal Studios Florida right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Universal Studios Florida is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 53.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Universal Studios Florida?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Universal Studios Florida will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 48.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Universal Studios Florida?

Conditions at Universal Studios Florida vary noticeably across the seasons — the wetter summer months often see cleaner air, as frequent afternoon storms wash pollution out quickly, whereas without the wet season's regular storms, dry-season smoke can linger for days at a time. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.

Are air quality levels in Universal Studios Florida 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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