Worst air pollution Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Tampa, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 55.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Since Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a large theme park with subtropical landscaping and mature oak canopy, its air quality mirrors Tampa overall rather than following a separate local pattern. Local traffic and immediate surroundings can shift day-to-day readings slightly from the citywide figure.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Medium

55.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

55.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

46.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

40.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

46.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 55.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 40.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?

Air quality at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shifts across the year. Typically, the wetter summer months often see cleaner air, as frequent afternoon storms wash pollution out quickly, while 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 Busch Gardens Tampa 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.

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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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