Worst air pollution Ciudad Hidalgo, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad Hidalgo is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 64.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad Hidalgo is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 69.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ciudad Hidalgo's air quality reflects the Michoacán tropical hot country's Balsas River valley position near the Mexico-Guatemala Pacific migration corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the lime, agricultural, and border trade corridor contributing local sources. The Pacific coastal maritime influence provides seasonal ventilation, while the tropical climate's convective rain provides periodic atmospheric cleansing and Ciudad Hidalgo generally maintains moderate southern Mexican Pacific corridor border readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Poor

64.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

56.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

64.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Poor

69.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

49.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

69.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ciudad Hidalgo right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad Hidalgo is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 64.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad Hidalgo?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad Hidalgo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 69.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 69.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ciudad Hidalgo?

Ciudad Hidalgo usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads together with agricultural burning coincide with periods when the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.

Are air quality levels in Ciudad Hidalgo 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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