Worst air pollution San Juan del Río, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in San Juan del Río 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: 44.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in San Juan del Río is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 42.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Juan del Río's air quality reflects the flat Querétaro plateau at 1,894 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the automotive, chemical, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while winter inversions create modest seasonal challenges and San Juan del Río's manufacturing and automotive character generally maintains moderate central Mexican plateau industrial corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

44.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

43.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

44.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

42.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

32.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

42.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in San Juan del Río right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in San Juan del Río is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 44.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in San Juan del Río?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in San Juan del Río will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 32.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 42.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in San Juan del Río?

In San Juan del Río, road traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, and textile and manufacturing operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.

Are air quality levels in San Juan del Río 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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