Worst air pollution Durango, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Durango is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 51.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Durango is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 35.9/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
51.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
51.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
35.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
35.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Durango right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Durango is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 25.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 51.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Durango?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Durango will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 35.9/100).
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.
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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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