Worst air pollution Zihuatanejo, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Zihuatanejo is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 47.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Zihuatanejo is medium. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zihuatanejo's air quality benefits from its exceptional Pacific Ocean and Zihuatanejo Bay coastal position, with consistent Pacific maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation along this famous resort bay. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing port and tourism corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding Pacific coastal exposure and the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resort character generally maintain good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
47.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
47.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zihuatanejo right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Zihuatanejo is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 21.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 47.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zihuatanejo?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zihuatanejo will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 59.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zihuatanejo?
In Zihuatanejo, road traffic, harbour and shipping traffic, as well as seasonal tourism traffic are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Zihuatanejo 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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