Worst air pollution Palm Bay, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Palm Bay is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is moderate; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 75.2/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Palm Bay is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 63.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Palm Bay's air quality benefits from Florida's consistent Atlantic coast sea breezes providing reliable ventilation across this sprawling Brevard County city south of the Kennedy Space Center. The primary concerns are summer ozone formation from intense heat and vehicle emissions, and occasional wildfire smoke from the surrounding Florida scrub landscape, while the flat coastal terrain and Atlantic exposure prevent significant topographic pollution accumulation.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Poor
75.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
51.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
75.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
63.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
63.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Palm Bay right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Palm Bay is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 75.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 75.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Palm Bay?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Palm Bay will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 63.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Palm Bay?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Palm Bay. In short, the wet season's frequent storms generally keep particulate levels lower than in the dry months, whereas without the wet season's regular storms, dry-season smoke can linger for days at a time. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Palm Bay 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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