Worst air pollution Wellington, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wellington 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 10:00 PM (PM10: 87.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wellington is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 81.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wellington's air quality reflects its position in the flat western Palm Beach County suburban and equestrian community, with vehicle emissions from Forest Hill Boulevard and the surrounding low-density residential development contributing local sources. The flat South Florida terrain provides generally good wind dispersal, while the subtropical climate and Everglades-adjacent breezes maintain relatively moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Very poor
87.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
60.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
87.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
81.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
58.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
81.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Wellington right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wellington is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 87.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 87.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wellington?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wellington will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 81.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 81.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wellington?
Wellington follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern — the wetter summer months often see cleaner air, as frequent afternoon storms wash pollution out quickly, whereas 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 Wellington 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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