Picnic Island Preserve, Saint James City Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (6 October): Air quality in Picnic Island Preserve is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026): Air quality in Picnic Island Preserve is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Poor | 75.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 7.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 47.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Saint James City lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Open water nearby lets breezes move freely across the area, helping to disperse pollutants. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
Warm, sunny weather from February to November, around 29°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Later, air near roads is often at its worst from December to February, when nights cool to around 17°C and the air turns still. January is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Is air quality bad in Picnic Island Preserve right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall air quality in Picnic Island Preserve is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Picnic Island Preserve?
On 7 October 2026, air quality conditions in Picnic Island Preserve will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Picnic Island Preserve?
Warm, sunny weather from February to November, around 29°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Later, air near roads is often at its worst from December to February, when nights cool to around 17°C and the air turns still. January is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Picnic Island Preserve 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |