Worst air pollution Cabo San Lucas, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Cabo San Lucas is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 58.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Cabo San Lucas is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 60.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cabo San Lucas's air quality benefits from its exceptional Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez dual-coastal position at the Baja California Sur tip, with consistent Pacific and Gulf maritime breezes providing reliable and powerful maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the concentrated resort tourism and marina operations contribute seasonal local sources, while the outstanding dual-coast maritime exposure generally maintains Cabo San Lucas among Mexico's more reliably ventilated major coastal resort environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
58.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Poor
60.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
52.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
60.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cabo San Lucas right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Cabo San Lucas is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 23.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 58.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cabo San Lucas?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Cabo San Lucas will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 60.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions along with tourism-related traffic coincide with periods when the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Cabo San Lucas 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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