Worst air pollution Zapopan, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Zapopan is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 66.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Zapopan is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 69.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zapopan's air quality reflects the greater Guadalajara metropolitan area's Atemajac Valley position adjacent to the primary metropolitan core, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the manufacturing, technology, and residential corridor contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure concentrates emissions under inversions, while the elevated altitude worsens ozone formation and Zapopan shares the broader Guadalajara metropolitan air quality challenges throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
66.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
51.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
66.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
69.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
54.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
69.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zapopan right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Zapopan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 66.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zapopan?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zapopan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 69.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 69.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zapopan?
Pollution in Zapopan typically rises when vehicle traffic along with light manufacturing combine, especially once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Photochemical reactions in the heat push ozone levels higher.
Are air quality levels in Zapopan 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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