Worst air pollution Barranquilla, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Barranquilla is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 16.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Barranquilla is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 19.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Barranquilla's air quality benefits from its exceptional Colombian Caribbean coastal position on the Magdalena River delta, with consistent Caribbean northeast trade winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, industrial, and vehicle density corridor contribute local sources, while the extraordinary Caribbean trade wind exposure generally maintains Barranquilla among Colombia's more moderately ventilated major Caribbean coastal industrial port cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Good
16.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Good
19.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Barranquilla right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Barranquilla is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 16.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Barranquilla?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Barranquilla will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 19.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Barranquilla?
In Barranquilla, traffic on the surrounding roads along with shipbuilding and port operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Barranquilla 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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