Worst air pollution Altamira, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Altamira is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 50.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Altamira is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 43.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Altamira's air quality reflects the flat Tamaulipas Gulf coastal plain's Pánuco River position adjacent to the Altamira industrial port complex, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary PEMEX petrochemical, gas and chemical industrial estate generating elevated industrial SO₂ and VOCs. Gulf of Mexico breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the industrial complex's scale makes Altamira Mexico's most distinctively petrochemical-defined Gulf coast industrial estate urban environment alongside Tampico throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
50.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
50.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
43.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
43.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Altamira right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Altamira is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 25.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 50.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Altamira?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Altamira will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 43.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Altamira?
Altamira usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, petrochemical and refining operations, along with shipbuilding and port operations coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Altamira 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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