Worst air pollution Cúcuta, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cúcuta is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 17.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cúcuta is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 19.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cúcuta's air quality reflects the Colombian Norte de Santander Department's Venezuela border valley position at 320 metres, with vehicle density, coal mining, and cross-border trade generating elevated PM2.5. The Táchira River valley's topographic enclosure concentrates emissions, while the extraordinary Venezuela border crossing vehicle concentration represents the most distinctive local emission source throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Good
17.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Good
19.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cúcuta right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cúcuta is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 17.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cúcuta?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cúcuta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 19.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cúcuta?
Air quality in Cúcuta tends to be worse when road traffic as well as quarrying activity build up and residential heating ramps up. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates. Levels generally improve once the weather warms and heating demand drops.
Are air quality levels in Cúcuta 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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