Worst air pollution Villarrica, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Villarrica is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 18.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Villarrica is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Villarrica's air quality reflects the Chilean Araucanía Region's Toltén River valley position at 229 metres adjacent to the famous Villarrica Lake and volcano, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the residential wood-burning heating and tourism corridor contributing local sources. The extraordinary Villarrica volcano's periodic SO₂ and ash emissions add a distinctive volcanic geological dimension, while wood-burning winter PM2.5 under inversions creates seasonal challenges and Villarrica generally maintains moderate to elevated Chilean southern lake district readings during winter months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
18.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
0.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
17.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
0.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Villarrica right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Villarrica is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 18.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Villarrica?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Villarrica will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Villarrica?
In Villarrica, traffic emissions, charcoal and wood-burning, together with tourism-related traffic are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Villarrica 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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