Worst air pollution Ciudad de Atlixco, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad de Atlixco 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: 61.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad de Atlixco is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 59.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ciudad de Atlixco's air quality reflects the Puebla volcanic highlands' Atoyac River valley at 1,847 metres adjacent to the Popocatépetl volcano, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the flower growing, textile, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The Popocatépetl volcano's periodic SO₂ and ash emissions add a distinctive volcanic geological dimension, while the valley's topographic enclosure creates concentration under inversions and Atlixco generally maintains moderate to elevated Mexican volcanic highland valley readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
61.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
61.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
59.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ciudad de Atlixco right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad de Atlixco is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 61.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad de Atlixco?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad de Atlixco will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 59.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 59.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ciudad de Atlixco?
Pollution in Ciudad de Atlixco typically rises when vehicle traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, together with farming and agricultural processing combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. This tends to happen most in winter, when inversions are most common.
Are air quality levels in Ciudad de Atlixco 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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