Worst air pollution Cortazar, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Cortazar is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 51.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cortazar is medium. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 47.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Cortazar's air quality reflects the flat Guanajuato Bajío plateau at 1,730 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the tomato, strawberry, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and Cortazar generally maintains moderate Mexican central Bajío agricultural plateau readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

51.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

48.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

51.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

47.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

47.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cortazar right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cortazar is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 51.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cortazar?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cortazar will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 47.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 47.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cortazar?

Cortazar usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic as well as agricultural burning coincide with periods when weather conditions turn unfavourable. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.

Are air quality levels in Cortazar 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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