Worst air pollution Acayucan, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Acayucan is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 54.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Acayucan is medium. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 51.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Acayucan's air quality reflects the flat Veracruz Gulf coastal plain at the Isthmus of Tehuantepec position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the cattle, petroleum-related, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The famous Tehuano wind — one of Mexico's strongest regional winds — provides extraordinary periodic ventilation across the Isthmus, while the Gulf of Mexico breezes contribute warm-season ventilation and Acayucan generally maintains moderate to good Mexican Gulf coastal Isthmus readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Medium
54.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
54.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
51.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
51.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Acayucan right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Acayucan is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 54.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Acayucan?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Acayucan will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 51.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 51.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Acayucan?
Pollution in Acayucan typically rises when vehicle traffic along with agricultural activity combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Acayucan 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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