Worst air pollution Caloocan City, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Caloocan City is fair. NO2 and O3 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM1: 42.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Caloocan City is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 41.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Caloocan City's air quality reflects Metro Manila's northern urban corridor adjacent to Malabon, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary jeepney, tricycle, and vehicle density generating elevated PM2.5 and NOₓ. Consistent Philippine Sea trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the Metro Manila basin's partial enclosure concentrates emissions under calm conditions and Caloocan generally maintains moderate to elevated Manila metropolitan northern corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

42.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

42.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

41.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

37.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

18.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Caloocan City right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Caloocan City is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM1: 42.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Caloocan City?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Caloocan City will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 41.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Caloocan City?

Pollution in Caloocan City typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, especially once onshore breezes fall calm. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.

Are air quality levels in Caloocan City 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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