Worst air pollution Ixhuatlán de Madero, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 50.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 43.2/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

50.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

50.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Medium

43.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

43.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ixhuatlán de Madero right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ixhuatlán de Madero is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 50.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ixhuatlán de Madero?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ixhuatlán de Madero will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 27.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 43.2/100).

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.

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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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