Worst air pollution Balancán, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Balancán 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: 71.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Balancán is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 62.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Balancán's air quality reflects the flat Tabasco tropical plain's Usumacinta River border position adjacent to Guatemala, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the cattle, petroleum extraction, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The tropical climate's frequent convective rain provides effective atmospheric cleansing, while the flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal and Balancán generally maintains moderate southern Mexican tropical border corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
71.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
71.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Poor
62.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
62.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Balancán right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Balancán is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 71.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Balancán?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Balancán will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 62.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Balancán?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Balancán are road traffic as well as farming and agricultural processing, particularly once still air allows pollutants to build up. Day-to-day conditions here depend heavily on the weather. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.
Are air quality levels in Balancán 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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