Worst air pollution Viña del Mar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Viña del Mar is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 12.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Viña del Mar is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Viña del Mar's air quality benefits from its exceptional Pacific Ocean and Valparaíso Bay coastal position, with consistent Pacific Humboldt Current maritime breezes providing reliable and powerful maritime ventilation along this famous Chilean resort coast. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the casino tourism and residential corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding Pacific coastal exposure generally maintains Viña del Mar among Chile's more reliably ventilated major coastal resort cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Good
12.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
16.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Viña del Mar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Viña del Mar is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 12.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 12.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Viña del Mar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Viña del Mar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 16.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Viña del Mar?
Air quality in Viña del Mar tends to be worse when vehicle traffic and tourism-related traffic build up and maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Viña del Mar 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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