Worst air pollution Acatzingo, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Acatzingo is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 70.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Acatzingo is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 67.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Acatzingo's air quality reflects the flat Puebla-Tlaxcala plateau at 2,130 metres adjacent to the Autopista México-Puebla, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the peach, agricultural, and logistics corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and Acatzingo generally maintains moderate to elevated Mexican central plateau readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Poor

70.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

49.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

70.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Poor

67.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

47.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

67.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Acatzingo right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Acatzingo is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 70.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Acatzingo?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Acatzingo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 67.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Acatzingo?

Acatzingo usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic along with agricultural activity coincide with periods when weather conditions turn unfavourable. Day-to-day conditions here depend heavily on the weather. Local weather patterns add further day-to-day variation.

Are air quality levels in Acatzingo 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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