Worst air pollution Ciudad Río Bravo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad Río Bravo is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; O3 and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad Río Bravo is very poor. All 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 Río Bravo's air quality reflects the flat Tamaulipas Rio Grande border position adjacent to Hidalgo Texas, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, maquiladora, and border operations contributing local sources. Gulf of Mexico breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the flat Gulf coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal and Ciudad Río Bravo generally maintains moderate northeastern Mexican Gulf coastal border city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
90.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.7/100
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):
Very poor
87.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ciudad Río Bravo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad Río Bravo is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad Río Bravo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad Río Bravo 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 Río Bravo?
In Ciudad Río Bravo, traffic on the surrounding roads as well as agricultural activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the sea breeze weakens. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Ciudad Río Bravo 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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