Worst air pollution Ensenada, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Ensenada is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 39.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Ensenada is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ensenada's air quality benefits from its exceptional Pacific Ocean and Bahia de Todos Santos coastal position in Baja California, with consistent Pacific maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the wine, fishing port, and tourism corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding Pacific coastal exposure and the dramatic Baja California mountains inland generally maintain Ensenada among northwestern Mexico's more reliably clean coastal city environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
39.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ensenada right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Ensenada is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 39.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ensenada?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ensenada will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ensenada?
Pollution in Ensenada typically rises when road traffic, port and shipping activity, along with tourism-related traffic combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Ensenada 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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