Worst air pollution Vila Velha, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Vila Velha is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 and PM1 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Vila Velha is moderate. PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 43.0/100). 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 - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
34.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
7.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Moderate
43.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
43.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
7.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
42.6/100
Pollen forecast in Vila Velha
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vila Velha right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Vila Velha is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vila Velha?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Vila Velha will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 43.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 43.0/100).
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: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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