Worst air pollution Parral, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Parral is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; O3 and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Parral is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Parral's air quality reflects the Chihuahuan Desert highland's Parral River valley at 1,710 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the silver and gold mining — Parral being the site of Pancho Villa's assassination and historic silver wealth — and agricultural corridor contributing elevated mineral dust alongside vehicle sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the mining operations' distinctive mineral dust represents the most locally notable air quality contribution throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
85.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
77.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Parral right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Parral is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Parral?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Parral will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Parral?
Pollution in Parral typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, quarrying activity, as well as farming and agricultural processing combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in Parral 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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