Worst air pollution Anahuac, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Anahuac is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 45.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Anahuac is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 46.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Anahuac in Veracruz reflects the flat Gulf coastal plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural and residential character contributing very modest local sources. Gulf of Mexico breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the flat coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal and the area generally maintains moderate to good Mexican Gulf coastal readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Medium

45.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

45.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Medium

46.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

46.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Anahuac right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Anahuac is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 22.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 45.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Anahuac?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Anahuac will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 46.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Anahuac?

Air quality in Anahuac tends to be worse when traffic emissions and farming and agricultural processing build up and the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Anahuac 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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