Worst air pollution Cagayan de Oro, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Cagayan de Oro is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 30.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cagayan de Oro is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM1: 22.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Cagayan de Oro's air quality reflects the Philippine Mindanao Macajalar Bay coastal position, with vehicle density and the port, manufacturing, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and NOₓ. Consistent Philippine Sea trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Cagayan de Oro among Philippine Mindanao's more moderately ventilated major coastal cities throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

30.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Fair

22.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cagayan de Oro right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cagayan de Oro is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 30.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cagayan de Oro?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cagayan de Oro will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM1: 22.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cagayan de Oro?

In Cagayan de Oro, road traffic as well as light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. 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 Cagayan de Oro 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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