Worst air pollution Poza Rica de Hidalgo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Poza Rica de Hidalgo 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: 46.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Poza Rica de Hidalgo is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 43.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Poza Rica de Hidalgo's air quality reflects the flat Veracruz Gulf coastal plain's PEMEX petroleum extraction and refinery position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary oil field operations generating elevated industrial SO₂, benzene, and VOCs alongside vehicle sources. Gulf of Mexico breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the petroleum extraction operations' extraordinary scale makes Poza Rica Mexico's most distinctively historic oil city air quality environment and the flat coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
46.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
46.5/100
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
8.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
43.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
43.5/100
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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Poza Rica de Hidalgo is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Poza Rica de Hidalgo will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 35.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 43.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Pollution in Poza Rica de Hidalgo typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads and steel, cement, and chemical production combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo 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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