Worst air pollution Santa Catarina Otzolotepec, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; O3 and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is very poor. PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100). 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 - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
100/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
100/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec 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 Santa Catarina Otzolotepec?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
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.
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 21 September 2026 at 03:04 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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