Worst air pollution Xalapa, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Xalapa is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 85.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Xalapa is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM2.5 decreases to medium; PM10 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 65.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Xalapa's air quality benefits from the Veracruz Sierra Madre Oriental's cloud forest position at 1,427 metres, with consistent Gulf of Mexico trade wind moisture and highland breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the university, coffee, and government corridor contribute modest local sources, while the elevated cloud forest position and the frequent fog and rain provide effective natural atmospheric cleansing and Xalapa generally maintains among Mexico's more pleasant highland city environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Very poor
85.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
61.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
85.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
65.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
51.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
65.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Xalapa right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Xalapa is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 85.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 85.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Xalapa?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Xalapa will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 65.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Xalapa?
Air quality in Xalapa tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads and onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Xalapa 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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