Worst air pollution Caratinga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Caratinga is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 30.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Caratinga is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM2.5: 27.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Caratinga's air quality reflects the Caratinga river valley in the eastern Minas Gerais highlands, with vehicle emissions from the BR-458 and surrounding coffee, cattle, and light manufacturing contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure between the surrounding Espinhaço foothills creates modest concentration under calm conditions, while Atlantic sea breezes from the nearby Espírito Santo coast provide periodic ventilation relief throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
30.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
27.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Caratinga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Caratinga is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 30.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Caratinga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Caratinga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM2.5: 27.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Caratinga?
Caratinga residents notice reduced air quality mainly when native Atlantic Forest remnants and eucalyptus pollen peaks, and during spells of vehicle emissions from the BR-458 and surrounding coffee, cattle, and light manufacturing; the picture usually improves again once the season turns.
Are air quality levels in Caratinga 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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