Worst air pollution Mineral de la Reforma, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Mineral de la Reforma is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 58.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Mineral de la Reforma is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 52.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mineral de la Reforma's air quality reflects the Hidalgo plateau's Pachuca metropolitan eastern corridor at 2,100 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, industrial, and residential character contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure creates concentration under inversions, while the elevated altitude worsens ozone formation and Mineral de la Reforma shares the broader Pachuca metropolitan air quality challenges throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
58.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
52.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mineral de la Reforma right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Mineral de la Reforma is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 58.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 58.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mineral de la Reforma?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Mineral de la Reforma will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 52.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mineral de la Reforma?
Air quality in Mineral de la Reforma tends to be worse when vehicle traffic as well as textile and manufacturing operations build up and temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Mineral de la Reforma 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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