Worst air pollution Santa Catarina Otzolotepec, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 59.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 52.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Santa Catarina Otzolotepec in Puebla reflects the flat Puebla-Tlaxcala plateau at 2,110 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and agricultural and textile character contributing modest local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the Mexico City-Puebla metropolitan regional background influences the corridor and the area generally maintains moderate Mexican central plateau readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Medium

59.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

44.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

59.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Medium

52.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

52.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 59.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 59.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 52.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec are vehicle traffic, manufacturing and food processing, as well as crop farming, particularly once still air allows pollutants to build up. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.

Are air quality levels in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec 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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