Worst air pollution Matamoros, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Matamoros 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 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Matamoros is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to poor; PM1 decreases to good; 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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Matamoros in Coahuila reflects the flat Coahuila Nazas River agricultural plain, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, cotton, and services corridor contributing local sources. The flat semi-arid Chihuahuan Desert terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and Matamoros generally maintains moderate northern Mexican Coahuila agricultural plain readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

81.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

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 - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

71.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Matamoros right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Matamoros is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Matamoros?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Matamoros 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 Matamoros?

Pollution in Matamoros typically rises when vehicle traffic and agricultural burning combine, especially once still air allows pollutants to build up. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.

Are air quality levels in Matamoros 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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