Worst air pollution Papantla de Olarte, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Papantla de Olarte is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 52.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Papantla de Olarte is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 51.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Papantla de Olarte's air quality reflects the flat Veracruz Gulf coastal plain's vanilla production and PEMEX oil corridor position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vanilla processing and petroleum extraction operations contributing distinctive organic vanilla aerosols alongside vehicle and industrial sources. The Gulf of Mexico breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the vanilla industry's extraordinarily pleasant aromatic emissions represent Papantla's most uniquely fragrant local air quality characteristic throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
52.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
51.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
51.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Papantla de Olarte right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Papantla de Olarte is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 52.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Papantla de Olarte?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Papantla de Olarte will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 51.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 51.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Papantla de Olarte?
Papantla de Olarte usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions along with petrochemical and refining operations coincide with periods when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Papantla de Olarte 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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