Worst air pollution Colón, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Colón is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 15.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Colón is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 16.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Colón's air quality reflects the Panama Canal's Caribbean Atlantic entrance position on the Limon Bay, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary Panama Canal Gatun Locks operations, Free Trade Zone — the Americas' largest free trade zone — and port corridor generating elevated maritime and vehicle emissions. Consistent Caribbean northeast trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the canal operations' concentrated maritime traffic and the Free Trade Zone's commercial intensity represent Colon's most distinctive local air quality sources throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Good
15.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Good
16.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Colón right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Colón is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 15.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Colón?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Colón will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 16.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Colón?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Colón are traffic on the surrounding roads along with shipbuilding and port operations, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Colón 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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