Worst air pollution Talagante, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Talagante is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (O3: 12.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Talagante is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Talagante's air quality reflects the Santiago metropolitan area's western Maipo River valley position at 350 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, wine, and industrial character contributing local sources under the Santiago basin's persistent inversions. The enclosed Central Valley's near-complete topographic trapping compounds emissions, while Talagante shares the broader Santiago metropolitan air quality challenges and generally maintains moderate Chilean capital basin western corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Good
12.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
16.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Talagante right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Talagante is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 12.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (O3: 12.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Talagante?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Talagante will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Talagante?
In Talagante, vehicle traffic together with crop farming are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Talagante 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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