Worst air pollution Pénjamo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pénjamo is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pénjamo is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 43.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pénjamo's air quality reflects the flat Guanajuato Bajío plateau at 1,707 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the livestock, agave, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and Pénjamo generally maintains moderate Mexican central Bajío agricultural plateau readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
46.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
46.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
43.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
43.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pénjamo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pénjamo is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pénjamo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pénjamo will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 35.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 43.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pénjamo?
Air quality in Pénjamo tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads and agricultural burning build up and still air allows pollutants to build up. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Local weather patterns add further day-to-day variation.
Are air quality levels in Pénjamo 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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