Worst air pollution Uruapan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Uruapan is medium. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 55.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Uruapan is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 59.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Uruapan's air quality reflects the Michoacán western Cupatitzio River valley at 1,610 metres near Paricutín volcano, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the avocado processing — Uruapan being the world's avocado capital — and food processing corridor contributing distinctive organic aerosols alongside primary vehicle sources. The surrounding Sierra Madre Occidental creates topographic variation, while the avocado industry's distinctive organic emissions and orchard biomass burning represent Uruapan's most locally unique seasonal air quality contributions throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
55.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
55.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
59.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Uruapan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Uruapan is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 55.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 55.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Uruapan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Uruapan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 59.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 59.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Uruapan?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Uruapan are road traffic, light manufacturing, together with residential biomass burning, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in Uruapan 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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