Worst air pollution Pachuca, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Pachuca is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; PM1 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Pachuca is very poor. PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pachuca's air quality reflects the Hidalgo plateau's enclosed Pachuca valley at 2,426 metres surrounded by the Sierra de las Navajas, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government, mining legacy, and services corridor contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure and the extreme altitude amplify ozone formation, while winter inversions create seasonal challenges and Pachuca generally maintains moderate to elevated Mexican highland valley readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
83.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
40.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
100/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pachuca right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Pachuca is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pachuca?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Pachuca will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pachuca?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Pachuca are traffic on the surrounding roads as well as quarrying activity, particularly once temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level.
Are air quality levels in Pachuca 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: 21 September 2026 at 03:04 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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