Worst air pollution Mission, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mission is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are very poor; O3 and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mission is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mission's air quality in Texas reflects the lower Rio Grande Valley's agricultural and border city character, with vehicle emissions from US-83 and the surrounding citrus and vegetable farming and maquiladora operations contributing local sources. Gulf of Mexico southeasterly breezes provide reliable warm-season ventilation, while cross-border agricultural burning from Tamaulipas and McAllen-Mission metropolitan traffic contribute the primary regional air quality influences.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

100/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

38.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

100/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

37.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mission right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mission is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mission?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mission will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 100/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mission?

Mission's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern: spring and autumn generally bring more moderate, cleaner conditions between the extremes of summer and winter cedar season, but intense summer heat drives persistent ozone problems, particularly in and around the largest metro areas. Dust from West Texas can occasionally drift across the state and add to particulate levels.

Are air quality levels in Mission 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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