Worst air pollution Zamboanga City, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zamboanga City is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zamboanga City is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 17.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zamboanga City's air quality benefits from its exceptional Philippine Mindanao Basilan Strait and Celebes Sea dual-coastal position, with consistent Philippine Sea trade winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing port, manufacturing, and services corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Zamboanga among Philippine Mindanao's more moderately ventilated major coastal cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
15.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Good
17.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zamboanga City right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zamboanga City is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zamboanga City?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zamboanga City will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 17.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zamboanga City?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Zamboanga City are traffic on the surrounding roads, light manufacturing, along with port and shipping activity, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Zamboanga 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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