Worst air pollution Montes Claros, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Montes Claros is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 18.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Montes Claros is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 18.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Montes Claros' air quality reflects its position in northern Minas Gerais at the edge of the semi-arid Cerrado transition zone, with vehicle emissions from the BR-135 corridor and the industrial district's manufacturing operations contributing local sources. Dry season burning from surrounding Cerrado and caatinga agricultural land contributes seasonal PM2.5 variation, while the elevated position at 678 metres generally aids background dispersal compared to lowland Brazilian cities.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Good
18.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Good
18.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Montes Claros right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Montes Claros is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 18.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Montes Claros?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Montes Claros will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 18.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Montes Claros?
Reduced air quality in Montes Claros is most likely when native caatinga scrub and eucalyptus pollen peaks, alongside periods of vehicle emissions from the BR-135 corridor and the industrial district's manufacturing operations; things typically settle down again once the weather pattern shifts.
Are air quality levels in Montes Claros 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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