Worst air pollution Port Charlotte, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Port Charlotte is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Port Charlotte is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Port Charlotte's air quality benefits from Charlotte Harbour's direct Gulf of Mexico coastal position in Charlotte County, with consistent Gulf breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along this southwest Florida waterway community. Vehicle emissions from US-41 and the surrounding residential and commercial character are the primary local sources, while summer ozone from subtropical heat is the primary warm-season concern and the flat coastal terrain and Gulf harbour breezes generally maintain moderate to good conditions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
71.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
68.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Port Charlotte right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Port Charlotte is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Port Charlotte?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Port Charlotte will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm, as the wet season's frequent storms generally keep particulate levels lower than in the dry months; by contrast, the drier months from roughly November through April bring the highest risk of wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Port Charlotte 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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