Worst air pollution Sousa, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Sousa is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 23.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sousa is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 25.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sousa's air quality reflects the Paraíba semi-arid Sertão interior in the upper Piranhas-Açu basin, with vehicle emissions from the BR-230 and surrounding cotton, cattle, and irrigated agriculture contributing local sources. Drought conditions and Caatinga burning contribute seasonal PM10 elevation, while the flat semi-arid terrain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal on most days and the inland position reduces the beneficial Atlantic trade wind coastal ventilation throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Fair

23.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

25.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Sousa right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sousa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 23.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sousa?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sousa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 25.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Sousa?

In Sousa, reduced air quality is most noticeable when native caatinga scrub and mandacaru cactus pollen peaks, and on days affected by vehicle emissions from the BR-230 and surrounding cotton, cattle, and irrigated agriculture; the rest of the year typically brings clearer, more consistent conditions.

Are air quality levels in Sousa 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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