Worst air pollution Chilapa de Álvarez, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Chilapa de Álvarez 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: 69.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Chilapa de Álvarez is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 64.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chilapa de Álvarez's air quality reflects the Guerrero Sierra Madre del Sur's enclosed Zahuapan River valley at 1,269 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the traditional market, agricultural, and artisan corridor contributing local sources. The surrounding mountain ranges create topographic enclosure, while winter inversions in the enclosed highland valley create seasonal challenges and Chilapa generally maintains moderate Mexican southern highland valley readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
69.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
69.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Poor
64.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
64.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chilapa de Álvarez right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Chilapa de Álvarez is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 69.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 69.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chilapa de Álvarez?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Chilapa de Álvarez will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 64.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chilapa de Álvarez?
In Chilapa de Álvarez, road traffic together with crop farming are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. This tends to happen most in winter, when inversions are most common.
Are air quality levels in Chilapa de Álvarez 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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