Worst air pollution León de los Aldama, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in León de los Aldama is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; PM1 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in León de los Aldama is very poor. PM1 decreases to fair; 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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León de los Aldama's air quality reflects the flat Guanajuato Bajío plateau at 1,884 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the shoe leather manufacturing — León being the world's shoe capital — tanning, and automotive corridor generating elevated chemical PM2.5 and VOCs from leather tanning. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions and the tanning industry's distinctive chemical emissions represent León's most locally unique air quality signature throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
100/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
43.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
85.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in León de los Aldama right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in León de los Aldama is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in León de los Aldama?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in León de los Aldama 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 León de los Aldama?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in León de los Aldama are traffic emissions, petrochemical and refining operations, as well as light manufacturing, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in León de los Aldama 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: 21 September 2026 at 03:04 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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