Worst air pollution Ciudad del Carmen, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad del Carmen is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 57.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad del Carmen is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 55.4/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
57.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
57.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
55.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
55.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ciudad del Carmen right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad del Carmen is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 57.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad del Carmen?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad del Carmen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 55.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 55.4/100).
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.
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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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