Worst air pollution Veracruz, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Veracruz 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: 52.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Veracruz is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 52.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Veracruz's air quality benefits from its exceptional Gulf of Mexico coastal position, with consistent Gulf of Mexico trade winds and the famous El Norte winter norther winds providing reliable and often dramatic maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, petroleum refining, and tourism corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding Gulf coastal exposure and the frequent El Norte wind events generally maintain Veracruz among Mexico's more reliably ventilated major Gulf port cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
52.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
52.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Veracruz right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Veracruz is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 52.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Veracruz?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Veracruz will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 52.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Veracruz?
Pollution in Veracruz typically rises when traffic emissions, harbour and shipping traffic, along with seasonal tourism traffic combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Veracruz 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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