Worst air pollution Port Orange, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Port Orange is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 45.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Port Orange is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 32.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Port Orange's air quality benefits from the Atlantic coastal position in Volusia County adjacent to Daytona Beach, with consistent sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along the Florida East Coast. Vehicle emissions from US-1 and the surrounding mixed 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 Atlantic exposure prevent significant topographic pollution accumulation throughout the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

45.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

45.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

32.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

26.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

32.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Port Orange right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Port Orange is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 24.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 45.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Port Orange?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Port Orange will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 32.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Port Orange?

Conditions in Port Orange vary noticeably across the seasons — the wetter summer months often see cleaner air, as frequent afternoon storms wash pollution out quickly, whereas wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke are most common in the drier months from autumn through spring. Sea breezes help disperse pollution on most days, though smoke from inland fires can still drift into populated areas.

Are air quality levels in Port Orange 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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