São Cristóvão Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in São Cristóvão is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in São Cristóvão is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM2.5: 36.1/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 40.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 40.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 38.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 9.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 12.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 36.1/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 36.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 33.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 9.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 8.8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the heart of São Cristóvão, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Sea breezes along the coast usually help ventilate the area. Industry adds to local emissions. The surrounding woodland releases natural compounds that, in warm sunny weather, help form ozone. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Air quality is usually worst in the drier months, September to October, when dust and smoke can build into a haze with little rain to wash it out. Heavy rains from May to July clear the air most effectively. With temperatures around 26°C all year, sunny afternoons can raise ozone levels in any month, especially near busy roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Sergipe
Is air quality bad in São Cristóvão right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in São Cristóvão is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in São Cristóvão?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in São Cristóvão will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM2.5: 36.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in São Cristóvão?
Air quality is usually worst in the drier months, September to October, when dust and smoke can build into a haze with little rain to wash it out. Heavy rains from May to July clear the air most effectively. With temperatures around 26°C all year, sunny afternoons can raise ozone levels in any month, especially near busy roads.
Are air quality levels in São Cristóvão 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |