Worst air pollution Ciudad del Carmen, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Ciudad del Carmen is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 69.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Ciudad del Carmen is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 53.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ciudad del Carmen's air quality reflects the flat Campeche coastal plain's Carmen Island lagoon position adjacent to the Laguna de Términos, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the PEMEX offshore petroleum support operations generating elevated industrial emissions alongside the fishing corridor. The Gulf of Mexico breezes provide maritime ventilation, while the petroleum operations represent Carmen's most distinctive local air quality contribution and the coastal lagoon terrain allows reasonable dispersal throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Poor
69.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
51.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
69.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
53.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
53.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ciudad del Carmen right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad del Carmen is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 69.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (PM10: 69.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad del Carmen?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad del Carmen will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 53.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 53.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ciudad del Carmen?
Pollution in Ciudad del Carmen typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads and port and shipping activity combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Ciudad del Carmen 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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