Worst air pollution Mérida, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mérida 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: 58.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mérida is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 48.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mérida's air quality benefits from the flat Yucatan Peninsula's sea breeze-ventilated coastal plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the henequen, tourism, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico trade winds and sea breezes provide reliable maritime ventilation, while the flat karst plain allows reasonable dispersal and Mérida generally maintains among Mexico's more moderately ventilated major cities given its outstanding coastal trade wind exposure throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
58.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
48.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mérida right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mérida is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 58.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mérida?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mérida will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 35.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 48.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mérida?
Pollution in Mérida typically rises when road traffic, manufacturing and food processing, together with seasonal tourism traffic combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Mérida 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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