Worst air pollution Tondo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tondo is fair. O3 and SO2 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 46.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tondo is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tondo's air quality reflects Metro Manila's northern waterfront Manila Bay and Pasig River estuary position — one of Asia's most densely populated urban communities — with vehicle density, the extraordinary informal recycling, and port corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. Consistent Philippine Sea trade winds provide limited background ventilation and Tondo maintains among Southeast Asia's most distinctively dense informal urban air quality environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
46.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
43.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
36.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tondo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tondo is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 46.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tondo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tondo will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 43.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tondo?
In Tondo, vehicle traffic and fishing fleet activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Tondo 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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