Worst air pollution Formiga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Formiga is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Formiga is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 17.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Formiga's air quality reflects the Minas Gerais western highlands at 710 metres in the Campos das Vertentes plateau, with vehicle emissions from the MG-050 and surrounding cattle, agribusiness, and food processing operations contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids background dispersal, while dry season burning from surrounding Minas Gerais agricultural land contributes seasonal PM2.5 variation between June and September and the rural agribusiness character maintains moderate conditions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
21.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
17.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Formiga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Formiga is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Formiga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Formiga will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 17.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Formiga?
Formiga residents notice reduced air quality mainly when native cerrado trees and eucalyptus pollen peaks, and during spells of vehicle emissions from the MG-050 and surrounding cattle, agribusiness, and food processing operations; background levels usually settle back down once the season changes.
Are air quality levels in Formiga 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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