Worst air pollution Villa de Álvarez, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Villa de Álvarez 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: 52.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Villa de Álvarez is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 53.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Villa de Álvarez's air quality reflects the Colima Valley's enclosed position at 490 metres adjacent to Colima city and the Volcán de Colima — one of Mexico's most active volcanoes — with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the volcanic SO₂ and ash emissions adding a distinctive geological dimension to vehicle and local industrial sources. The volcanic emissions represent the most extraordinary and distinctive local air quality variable, while the valley's topographic enclosure concentrates volcanic and vehicle emissions under calm conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
52.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
52.9/100
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
9.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
53.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
53.7/100
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
6.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Villa de Álvarez right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Villa de Álvarez is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 52.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Villa de Álvarez?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Villa de Álvarez will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 53.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 53.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Villa de Álvarez?
The biggest local contributor to pollution in Villa de Álvarez is traffic emissions, particularly once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Villa de Álvarez 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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