Worst air pollution Torreón, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Torreón is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 94.5/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Torreón is very poor. PM2.5 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Torreón's air quality reflects the flat Coahuila-Durango Nazas River La Laguna metropolitan position at 1,130 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the metallurgy, dairy, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Chihuahuan Desert dust generates elevated PM10, while winter inversions concentrate emissions under calm conditions and Torreón generally maintains moderate to elevated northern Mexican semi-arid basin metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Very poor
94.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
50.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
94.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
81.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Torreón right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Torreón is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 94.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 94.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Torreón?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Torreón will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Torreón?
Torreón usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions along with light manufacturing coincide with periods when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Torreón 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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