Worst air pollution Harlingen, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Harlingen is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 41.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Harlingen is moderate. PM2.5 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 56.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Harlingen's air quality reflects the lower Rio Grande Valley's border city character, with vehicle emissions from US-83 and the surrounding citrus farming and maquiladora operations contributing local sources. Gulf of Mexico southeasterly breezes provide reliable warm-season ventilation, while agricultural burning from surrounding operations and cross-border industrial emissions from Matamoros contribute seasonal background air quality influences.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
41.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Moderate
56.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
45.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
56.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Harlingen right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Harlingen is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 41.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Harlingen?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Harlingen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 56.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 56.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Harlingen?
Harlingen's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm — spring and autumn generally bring more moderate, cleaner conditions between the extremes of summer and winter cedar season, whereas long, hot summers bring the highest ozone risk, especially across the major urban corridors. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Harlingen 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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