Worst air pollution Gómez Palacio, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to poor; all other 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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Gómez Palacio's air quality reflects the Durango-Coahuila Nazas River valley's La Laguna metropolitan position at 1,130 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the cotton, dairy, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The flat Chihuahuan desert basin allows reasonable dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and Gómez Palacio shares the broader La Laguna metropolitan air quality environment with neighbouring Torreón throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
87.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.1/100
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):
Poor
76.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Gómez Palacio right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio?
Gómez Palacio usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads as well as light manufacturing coincide with periods when the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. 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 Gómez Palacio 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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