Worst air pollution Santiago Tianguistenco, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Santiago Tianguistenco is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; PM1 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Santiago Tianguistenco is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Santiago Tianguistenco's air quality reflects the flat Estado de México Lerma River valley at 2,690 metres adjacent to the Toluca Basin, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the textile, manufacturing, and agricultural character contributing local sources. The Toluca Valley's topographic enclosure creates concentration under inversions, while the elevated altitude worsens ozone formation and the area generally maintains moderate to elevated Mexican highland valley readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

100/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

43.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

100/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

13.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

44.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Santiago Tianguistenco right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Santiago Tianguistenco is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Santiago Tianguistenco?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Santiago Tianguistenco will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Santiago Tianguistenco?

Pollution in Santiago Tianguistenco typically rises when vehicle traffic, light manufacturing, together with agricultural activity combine, especially once the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Photochemical reactions in the heat push ozone levels higher.

Are air quality levels in Santiago Tianguistenco 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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