Worst air pollution Morelia, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Morelia is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 48.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Morelia is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 51.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Morelia's air quality reflects the Michoacán Guayangareo Valley's enclosed basin at 1,921 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agri-food, services, and government corridor contributing local sources. The valley's modest topographic enclosure creates concentration under inversions, while the elevated altitude worsens photochemical ozone formation and Morelia generally maintains moderate Mexican highland provincial capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
48.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
51.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
51.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Morelia right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Morelia is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 48.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 48.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Morelia?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Morelia will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 51.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 51.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Morelia?
Pollution in Morelia typically rises when traffic emissions together with petrochemical and refining operations combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level.
Are air quality levels in Morelia 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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