Salinas Victoria Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (14 October): Air quality in Salinas Victoria is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (15 October 2026): Air quality in Salinas Victoria is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 14 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Very poor | 97.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 15 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 99.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Very poor | 93.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 99.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 5.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Salinas Victoria combines built-up streets with more open land, so local traffic matters, though emissions are less concentrated than in a city center. Lying in a basin, the area is prone to temperature inversions that hold pollutants near the ground when winds drop. Manufacturing adds to local emissions. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells.
From March to October, strong sunshine and temperatures around 30°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Even in the mild winter months, December to February, at around 14°C, calm nights let traffic pollution settle in the basin. The dry months, December to March, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from February to April, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Nuevo León
Is air quality bad in Salinas Victoria right now?
On 14 October 2026, overall air quality in Salinas Victoria is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Salinas Victoria?
On 15 October 2026, air quality conditions in Salinas Victoria will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 99.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Salinas Victoria?
From March to October, strong sunshine and temperatures around 30°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Even in the mild winter months, December to February, at around 14°C, calm nights let traffic pollution settle in the basin. The dry months, December to March, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from February to April, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Salinas Victoria 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |