Worst air pollution Zinacantepec, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zinacantepec 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: 57.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zinacantepec is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 58.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Zinacantepec's air quality reflects the Toluca Valley's western suburban corridor at 2,680 metres adjacent to the Nevado de Toluca volcano, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, agricultural, and residential corridor contributing local sources. The valley's topographic enclosure creates concentration under inversions, while the volcanic Nevado de Toluca's proximity and the extreme altitude worsen ozone formation and Zinacantepec generally maintains moderate to elevated Mexican highland valley corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
57.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
57.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
58.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zinacantepec right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zinacantepec is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 57.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zinacantepec?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zinacantepec will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 58.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM10: 58.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zinacantepec?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Zinacantepec are road traffic, light manufacturing, together with farming and agricultural processing, particularly once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Heat and sunlight combine with emissions to form ozone at ground level.
Are air quality levels in Zinacantepec 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.
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app