Worst air pollution Xalapa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Xalapa 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: 58.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Xalapa is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 62.4/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
58.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
52.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Poor
62.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
62.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Xalapa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Xalapa is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 58.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 58.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Xalapa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Xalapa will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 62.4/100).
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.
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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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