Worst air pollution Minatitlán, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Minatitlán is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 65.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Minatitlán is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 57.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Minatitlán's air quality reflects the flat Veracruz tropical coastal plain at the Coatzacoalcos River position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the PEMEX petroleum refinery complex generating elevated industrial SO₂ and VOCs alongside vehicle sources. The Gulf of Mexico breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the PEMEX refinery's industrial scale represents Minatitlán's most distinctive local air quality contribution and the flat coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
65.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
65.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
57.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
57.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Minatitlán right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Minatitlán is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 65.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Minatitlán?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Minatitlán will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 57.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 57.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Minatitlán?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Minatitlán are traffic emissions along with steel, cement, and chemical production, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Minatitlán 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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