Tampa vs Sarasota Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of September 23, 2026, Sarasota, FL has cleaner air than Tampa, FL — AQI 36 (Good) vs 39 (Good), a gap of 3 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Tampa's reading is driven by O3 and Sarasota's by O3.
Tampa, FL
Good
Sarasota, FL
Good
Summary
Sarasota has 3 points better air quality
Sarasota has an AQI of 36 compared to 39
Reduce Indoor Ozone in Tampa
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