Worst air pollution São Gonçalo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in São Gonçalo is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in São Gonçalo is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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São Gonçalo's air quality is significantly influenced by its position downwind of Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay industrial complex, with petrochemical and shipping emissions from the bay combining with heavy road traffic on the BR-101 corridor. The enclosed bay topography and the surrounding Serra do Mar ridgeline can trap emissions across this densely populated metropolitan suburb under calm conditions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Good
16.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
16.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.4/100
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Is air quality bad in São Gonçalo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in São Gonçalo is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in São Gonçalo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in São Gonçalo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in São Gonçalo?
In São Gonçalo, reduced air quality is most noticeable when native Atlantic Forest species including ficus and mango pollen peaks, and on days affected by petrochemical and shipping emissions from the bay; a shift to wetter or windier weather typically brings noticeable relief.
Are air quality levels in São Gonçalo 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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