Worst air pollution Tezonapa, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Tezonapa is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; PM1 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Tezonapa is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to poor; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 93.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Tezonapa's air quality reflects the flat Veracruz Gulf coastal plain's sugarcane and tropical agricultural position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the sugarcane processing and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Gulf of Mexico trade winds and the tropical climate's frequent convective rain provide ventilation and atmospheric cleansing, while the sugarcane processing operations add distinctive organic emissions and Tezonapa generally maintains moderate to good Mexican Gulf coastal tropical readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

80.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

23.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Very poor

93.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

65.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

93.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Tezonapa right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Tezonapa is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tezonapa?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Tezonapa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 93.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 93.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Tezonapa?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in Tezonapa are traffic on the surrounding roads as well as crop farming, particularly once the sea breeze weakens. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.

Are air quality levels in Tezonapa 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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