Worst air pollution Puerto Montt, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Puerto Montt is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 17.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Puerto Montt is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 17.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Puerto Montt's air quality reflects the Chilean Los Lagos Region Reloncaví Bay coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary residential wood-burning heating — Puerto Montt having some of Chile's highest wood fuel consumption — generating severe winter PM2.5 under frequent temperature inversions. Consistent Pacific westerlies and the fjord system's maritime influence provide seasonal relief, while the wood-burning character makes Puerto Montt one of Chile's most persistently wood smoke-challenged urban environments throughout the winter months.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Good

17.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.1/100

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

17.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Puerto Montt right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Puerto Montt is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 17.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Puerto Montt?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Puerto Montt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 17.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Puerto Montt?

Air quality in Puerto Montt tends to be worse when road traffic together with charcoal and wood-burning build up and maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.

Are air quality levels in Puerto Montt 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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