Worst air pollution Ixhuatlán de Madero, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 52.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 54.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ixhuatlán de Madero's air quality reflects the Veracruz Sierra Huasteca's Vinazco River valley at 120 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vanilla, tropical agricultural, and PEMEX oil corridor contributing local sources. The tropical highland climate's frequent rain provides effective atmospheric cleansing, while the surrounding mountain ranges create topographic variation and Ixhuatlán generally maintains moderate to good Mexican Gulf coast tropical highland readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
52.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
54.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
54.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ixhuatlán de Madero right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 52.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ixhuatlán de Madero?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ixhuatlán de Madero will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 54.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 54.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ixhuatlán de Madero?
Air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero tends to be worse when road traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, together with crop farming build up and weather conditions turn unfavourable. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Local weather patterns add further day-to-day variation.
Are air quality levels in Ixhuatlán de Madero 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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