Worst air pollution Westchester, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Westchester is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 66.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Westchester is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 64.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Westchester's air quality benefits from Miami-Dade County's flat suburban position, with consistent Atlantic and Gulf sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation across this unincorporated west Miami community. Vehicle emissions from SR-836 and the surrounding residential character are the primary local sources, while summer ozone from intense subtropical heat and the broader Miami metropolitan traffic is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Poor

66.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

48.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

66.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Poor

64.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

47.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

64.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Westchester right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Westchester is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 66.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Westchester?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Westchester will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 64.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Westchester?

Westchester sees air quality change through the year: frequent afternoon thunderstorms through the wet season help keep particulate levels down for much of the year, but 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 Westchester 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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