Worst air pollution San Francisco del Rincón, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in San Francisco del Rincón is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM10: 70.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in San Francisco del Rincón is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 54.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Francisco del Rincón's air quality reflects the flat Guanajuato Bajío plateau at 1,724 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the jean and clothing manufacturing — San Francisco del Rincón being Mexico's denim capital — and agricultural corridor contributing distinctive textile dye VOC emissions alongside primary vehicle sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the denim manufacturing's distinctive chemical dye emissions represent San Francisco del Rincón's most locally unique air quality contribution throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Poor

70.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

50.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

70.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Medium

54.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

54.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in San Francisco del Rincón right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in San Francisco del Rincón is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM10: 70.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in San Francisco del Rincón?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in San Francisco del Rincón will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 54.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 54.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in San Francisco del Rincón?

In San Francisco del Rincón, road traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, together with textile and manufacturing operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when still air allows pollutants to build up. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Local weather patterns add further day-to-day variation.

Are air quality levels in San Francisco del Rincón 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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