Worst air pollution Porto Velho, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Porto Velho is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Porto Velho is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Porto Velho's air quality faces severe seasonal challenges as the capital of the Amazon state of Rondônia, with dry season burning from surrounding deforestation generating some of Brazil's most intense PM2.5 episodes between June and October. Vehicle emissions contribute year-round, while the flat western Amazon basin's calm dry season conditions allow smoke to accumulate for extended periods, making Porto Velho one of Brazil's most severely affected burning season cities.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
24.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
30.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Porto Velho right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Porto Velho is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Porto Velho?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Porto Velho will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Porto Velho?
Reduced air quality in Porto Velho is most likely when native Amazon forest trees and secondary forest pollen peaks, alongside periods of dry season burning from surrounding deforestation; a change of season or a spell of wind usually clears things up again.
Are air quality levels in Porto Velho 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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