Worst air pollution San Ignacio, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in San Ignacio is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 23.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in San Ignacio is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM2.5: 18.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Ignacio's air quality reflects the central Paraguayan Misiones department agricultural region, with vehicle traffic on the Ruta 1 and surrounding cattle, soybean, and agricultural operations contributing local sources. The flat Misiones plateau terrain generally allows reasonable dispersal, while dry season burning from surrounding Paraguayan agricultural land contributes seasonal PM2.5 variation and the rural agricultural character generally maintains relatively good baseline conditions compared to the greater Asunción metropolitan corridor throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

23.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Good

18.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in San Ignacio right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in San Ignacio is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 23.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in San Ignacio?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in San Ignacio will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM2.5: 18.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in San Ignacio?

Reduced air quality in San Ignacio is most likely when remnants and subtropical grassland pollen peaks, alongside periods of vehicle traffic on the Ruta 1 and nearby cattle, soybean, and agricultural operations; the remainder of the year typically brings clearer, more consistent conditions.

Are air quality levels in San Ignacio 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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