Worst air pollution Ciudad Apodaca, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad Apodaca is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; O3 and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad Apodaca is very poor. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ciudad Apodaca's air quality reflects the greater Monterrey metropolitan area's northeastern corridor in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain basin, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the aerospace, automotive, and industrial park corridor contributing local sources. The extraordinary mountain enclosure creates severe winter inversions, while the Monterrey metropolitan industrial background maintains moderate to elevated northeastern Mexican mountain basin corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
76.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
67.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ciudad Apodaca right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad Apodaca is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad Apodaca?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad Apodaca will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ciudad Apodaca?
The biggest local contributor to pollution in Ciudad Apodaca is traffic emissions, particularly once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Ciudad Apodaca 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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