Worst air pollution Querétaro, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Querétaro 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: 52.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Querétaro is medium. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 48.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Querétaro's air quality reflects the flat central Mexican plateau at 1,820 metres in the Querétaro valley, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the aerospace manufacturing, automotive, and electronics corridor generating elevated industrial emissions. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create seasonal challenges and the aerospace manufacturing character makes Querétaro Mexico's most distinctively aviation industry-defined central plateau metropolitan environment throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
52.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
48.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Querétaro right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Querétaro is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 52.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Querétaro?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Querétaro will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 48.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 48.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Querétaro?
In Querétaro, traffic on the surrounding roads, military aviation activity, and manufacturing and food processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Querétaro 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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