Worst air pollution Santa Fe, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Santa Fe is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 18.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Santa Fe is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Santa Fe's air quality reflects the flat Argentine Paraná and Salado river junction position in the Litoral, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Circunvalación and the grain processing and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Consistent southwesterly Pampas winds generally allow good dispersal, while the Paraná floodplain's humidity provides natural moisture and Santa Fe's flat agricultural corridor character generally maintains moderate Argentine provincial metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
21.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Santa Fe right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Santa Fe is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 18.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Santa Fe?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Santa Fe will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Santa Fe?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Santa Fe are vehicle traffic and agricultural burning, particularly once weather conditions turn unfavourable. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Background emissions and local weather both play a role in day-to-day changes.
Are air quality levels in Santa Fe 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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