Worst air pollution Los Mochis, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Los Mochis 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 5:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Los Mochis is very poor. All 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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Los Mochis's air quality reflects the flat Sinaloa coastal plain's Fuerte River delta position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the sugarcane, agricultural processing, and port corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Pacific sea breezes and Gulf of California winds provide reliable maritime ventilation, while the flat coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal and Los Mochis generally maintains moderate to good northwestern Mexican Pacific coastal agricultural plain readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
81.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
87.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Los Mochis right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Los Mochis is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Los Mochis?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis?
In Los Mochis, vehicle traffic, crop farming, together with port and shipping activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Los Mochis 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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