Worst air pollution Panama City, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Panama City is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Panama City is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Panama City's air quality in Florida benefits from the Gulf of Mexico's consistent sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along this northwestern Florida Panhandle coastal city. Vehicle emissions from US-98 are the primary local sources, while the pristine white sand beaches and the surrounding Tyndall Air Force Base's military flight operations contribute aviation NOₓ in the flight corridor. The flat coastal terrain and consistent Gulf breezes generally maintain good to moderate air quality readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
29.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
26.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Panama City right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Panama City is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Panama City?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Panama City will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Panama City?
Panama City's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern, as the wetter summer months often see cleaner air, as frequent afternoon storms wash pollution out quickly; by contrast, dry-season wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke, mainly from late autumn through spring, is the main seasonal concern. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.
Are air quality levels in Panama City 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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