Worst air pollution Córdoba, today and tomorrow

Today (20 July): Air quality in Córdoba is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 17.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 July 2026): Air quality in Córdoba is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Córdoba's air quality benefits from the flat Argentine Pampas providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle traffic on the Circunvalación ring road and the surrounding manufacturing, automotive, and university corridor contributing local sources. Consistent southwesterly Pampas winds generally maintain moderate conditions, while winter temperature inversions under calm anticyclonic conditions can concentrate vehicle and heating emissions and Córdoba generally maintains moderate South American provincial metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 20 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Good

17.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

0.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Good

19.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Córdoba right now?

On 20 July 2026, overall air quality in Córdoba is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 17.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Córdoba?

On 21 July 2026, air quality conditions in Córdoba will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Córdoba?

Córdoba usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic as well as light manufacturing coincide with periods when temperatures drop in winter. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources. This effect eases considerably during the warmer months.

Are air quality levels in Córdoba 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: 21 July 2026 at 05:44 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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