Worst air pollution Ponte Nova, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ponte Nova is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 18.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ponte Nova is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 17.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ponte Nova's air quality reflects the Piranga river valley in the Minas Gerais Zona da Mata highlands, with vehicle emissions from the MG-262 and surrounding coffee, dairy, and light manufacturing contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure between surrounding highland ridges 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 13:00

AQI:

Good

18.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Good

17.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ponte Nova right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ponte Nova is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 18.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ponte Nova?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ponte Nova will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 17.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ponte Nova?

Air quality dips in Ponte Nova mostly track eucalyptus and the river corridor vegetation pollen peaks and periods of vehicle emissions from the MG-262 and surrounding coffee, dairy, and light manufacturing; conditions usually ease once the wet season or windier weather returns.

Are air quality levels in Ponte Nova 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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