Worst air pollution Brumado, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Brumado is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 24.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Brumado is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 25.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Brumado's air quality reflects the Bahia semi-arid Sertão at 456 metres in the Espinhaço highlands foothills, with vehicle emissions from the BR-030 and surrounding nickel and magnesite mining operations — Brumado being one of Brazil's main magnesite producers — contributing elevated mineral dust PM10 alongside primary vehicle sources. The semi-arid terrain generally allows reasonable dispersal, while Caatinga burning contributes seasonal PM2.5 variation throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

24.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

25.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Brumado right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Brumado is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 24.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brumado?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Brumado will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 25.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Brumado?

Residents in Brumado are most likely to notice reduced air quality when native caatinga scrub and cerrado trees pollen peaks, or due to vehicle emissions from the BR-030 and surrounding nickel and magnesite mining operations — Brumado being one; conditions usually ease once the wet season or windier weather returns.

Are air quality levels in Brumado 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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