Worst air pollution Tampico, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Tampico is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; PM1 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Tampico is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tampico's air quality reflects the flat Tamaulipas Gulf coastal plain's Pánuco River delta position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the PEMEX petroleum refinery, port, and petrochemical corridor generating elevated industrial SO₂ and VOCs alongside vehicle sources. Gulf of Mexico sea breezes provide warm-season ventilation, while the PEMEX refinery's industrial scale represents Tampico's most distinctive local air quality contribution and the flat coastal terrain allows reasonable dispersal throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
77.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
10.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.0/100
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):
Poor
77.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
9.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tampico right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Tampico is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tampico?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Tampico will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tampico?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Tampico are traffic on the surrounding roads together with heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Tampico 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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