Worst air pollution Durango, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Durango is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 95.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Durango is very poor. PM2.5 increases to poor; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Durango's air quality reflects the Sierra Madre Occidental's elevated Durango valley at 1,889 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the timber, mining, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The elevated mountain valley position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and the timber and mining character creates distinctive local emission profiles throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Very poor
95.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
59.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
95.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
71.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Durango right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Durango is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 95.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 95.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Durango?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Durango will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Durango?
In Durango, traffic emissions, quarrying activity, and farming and agricultural processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. This is most pronounced in winter, when inversions are more frequent.
Are air quality levels in Durango 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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