Worst air pollution La Piedad, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in La Piedad is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 62.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in La Piedad is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 60.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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La Piedad's air quality reflects the flat Michoacán-Guanajuato Lerma River valley at 1,719 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the pork processing, footwear, and agricultural corridor contributing distinctive agricultural organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and the pork processing operations' distinctive organic emissions represent La Piedad's most locally unique air quality contribution throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Poor

62.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

52.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

62.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Poor

60.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

52.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

60.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in La Piedad right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in La Piedad is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 62.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 62.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in La Piedad?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in La Piedad will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 60.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in La Piedad?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in La Piedad are road traffic and agricultural activity, particularly once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. This is most pronounced in winter, when inversions are more frequent.

Are air quality levels in La Piedad 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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