Worst air pollution Paracatu, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Paracatu is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 18.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Paracatu is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 17.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Paracatu's air quality reflects the Minas Gerais northwestern Paracatu plateau at 700 metres, with vehicle emissions from the BR-040 and the Kinross Paracatu gold mining operations — one of the world's largest open-pit gold mines — generating elevated mineral dust PM10 and cyanide processing byproducts alongside primary vehicle sources. The elevated plateau position aids background dispersal, while the gold mining operations represent the most distinctive local emission source throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Good
18.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Good
17.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Paracatu right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Paracatu is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 18.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Paracatu?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Paracatu will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 17.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Paracatu?
People in Paracatu tend to notice reduced air quality when native cerrado trees and soybean farmland pollen peaks, or because of vehicle emissions from the BR-040 and the Kinross Paracatu gold mining operations — one of; wind and rain both help clear the air fairly quickly here.
Are air quality levels in Paracatu 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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