Worst air pollution Ribeira do Pombal, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ribeira do Pombal 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: 25.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ribeira do Pombal is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ribeira do Pombal's air quality reflects the Bahia semi-arid interior in the Itapicuru river basin, with vehicle emissions from the BR-116 and surrounding sisal, cattle, and agricultural operations contributing local sources. The elevated Bahia plateau position aids background dispersal, while dry season burning from surrounding Caatinga agricultural land contributes seasonal PM2.5 variation and the sisal processing operations add distinctive fibre and dust PM10 as the most locally distinctive air quality contribution throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

25.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

29.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

29.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ribeira do Pombal right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ribeira do Pombal is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 25.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ribeira do Pombal?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ribeira do Pombal will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 29.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ribeira do Pombal?

Reduced air quality in Ribeira do Pombal is most likely when native caatinga scrub and mandacaru cactus pollen peaks, alongside periods of vehicle emissions from the BR-116 and surrounding sisal, cattle, and agricultural operations; a shift to wetter or windier weather typically brings noticeable relief.

Are air quality levels in Ribeira do Pombal 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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