Worst air pollution Cabo San Lucas, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Cabo San Lucas is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 38.2/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Cabo San Lucas is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 40.1/100). 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 - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
38.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Medium
40.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
40.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cabo San Lucas right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Cabo San Lucas is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 38.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cabo San Lucas?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cabo San Lucas will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 26.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 40.1/100).
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.
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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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