Worst air pollution Vila Velha, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Vila Velha is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 18.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Vila Velha is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 22.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vila Velha's air quality reflects its position on the Espírito Santo coast across the Vitória Bay from the state capital, with the Companhia Vale do Rio Doce iron ore terminal and surrounding port industrial complex contributing elevated PM10 and PM2.5 alongside vehicle traffic on the ES-060 coastal highway. Atlantic sea breezes generally provide good ventilation along the coastal strip on most days.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
22.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
Pollen forecast in Vila Velha
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vila Velha right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Vila Velha is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 18.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vila Velha?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Vila Velha will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 22.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vila Velha?
You're most likely to notice worse air in Vila Velha when native Atlantic Forest species including ficus and mango alongside eucalyptus pollen peaks, or due to the Companhia Vale do Rio Doce iron ore terminal and surrounding port industrial complex; the picture usually improves again once the season turns.
Are air quality levels in Vila Velha 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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