Mexico: Air Quality Today — AQI Index, Smog, Pollen, UV and City Forecasts
Locations
Current data Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
PM2,5 14 (Moderate)
PM10 18 (Good)
O3 77 (Moderate)
NO2 18 (Good)
SO2 6 (Good)
CO 429 (Good)
| index | 2026-08-26 | 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-24 | 2026-08-23 | 2026-08-22 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2,5 | 16 Moderate |
15 Moderate |
12 Good |
11 Good |
12 Good |
14 Moderate |
11 Good |
12 Good |
| PM10 | 20 Moderate |
17 Good |
13 Good |
13 Good |
15 Good |
18 Good |
14 Good |
15 Good |
| O3 | 67 Good |
66 Good |
62 Good |
67 Good |
69 Good |
65 Good |
66 Good |
69 Good |
| NO2 | 20 Good |
23 Good |
19 Good |
12 Good |
14 Good |
19 Good |
19 Good |
19 Good |
| SO2 | 9 Good |
9 Good |
7 Good |
6 Good |
6 Good |
8 Good |
7 Good |
7 Good |
| CO | 430 Good |
396 Good |
315 Good |
217 Good |
227 Good |
316 Good |
347 Good |
321 Good |
| index | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 | 2017-03 | 2017-02 | 2017-01 | 2016-12 | 2016-11 | 2016-10 | 2016-09 | 2016-08 | 2016-07 | 2016-06 | 2016-05 | 2016-04 | 2016-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Moderate |
21 Moderate |
15 Moderate |
20 Moderate |
34 Moderate |
26 Moderate |
17 Moderate |
13 Moderate |
13 Moderate |
15 Moderate |
16 Moderate |
15 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
16 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
28 Moderate |
27 Moderate |
25 Moderate |
14 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
16 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
21 Moderate |
24 Moderate |
22 Moderate |
23 Moderate |
27 Moderate |
31 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
16 Moderate |
13 Good |
14 Moderate |
19 Moderate |
19 Moderate |
37 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
25 Moderate |
22 Moderate |
25 Moderate |
27 Moderate |
23 Moderate |
22 Moderate |
16 Moderate |
15 Moderate |
17 Moderate |
19 Moderate |
18 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
16 Moderate |
|
| PM10 | 31 Moderate |
42 Moderate |
48 Moderate |
48 Moderate |
46 Moderate |
55 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
38 Moderate |
26 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
31 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
60 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
63 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
62 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
61 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
60 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
61 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
49 Moderate |
28 Moderate |
34 Moderate |
27 Moderate |
41 Moderate |
32 Moderate |
51 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
52 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
62 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
54 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
72 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
80 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
60 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
36 Moderate |
29 Moderate |
30 Moderate |
30 Moderate |
38 Moderate |
60 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
55 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
48 Moderate |
70 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
79 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
55 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
45 Moderate |
38 Moderate |
33 Moderate |
34 Moderate |
33 Moderate |
35 Moderate |
54 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
61 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
55 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Quality of life in Mexico
Green and Parks in the City
Mexico 56%
Philippines: 45% Taiwan: 53% Hong Kong: 52% Vietnam: 42%Pleasure of spending time in the city
Mexico 57%
Philippines: 39% Taiwan: 47% Hong Kong: 43% Vietnam: 30%Air Pollution
Mexico 53%
Philippines: 64% Taiwan: 61% Hong Kong: 67% Vietnam: 78%Garbage Disposal
Mexico 52%
Philippines: 35% Taiwan: 65% Hong Kong: 52% Vietnam: 24%Availability and quality of drinking water
Mexico 57%
Philippines: 54% Taiwan: 54% Hong Kong: 66% Vietnam: 43%Cleanliness and tidiness
Mexico 45%
Philippines: 38% Taiwan: 56% Hong Kong: 54% Vietnam: 29%Noise and Light pollution
Mexico 48%
Philippines: 60% Taiwan: 59% Hong Kong: 66% Vietnam: 65%Water Pollution
Mexico 55%
Philippines: 74% Taiwan: 58% Hong Kong: 53% Vietnam: 73%Source: Numbeo
* Pollution data source:
https://openaq.org
(AirNow)
The data is licensed under CC-By 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Is the air safe to breathe in Mexico today?
The current average PM2.5 across Mexico is about 14 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.
What is the current PM2.5 level in Mexico?
Right now PM2.5 in Mexico averages about 14 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.
Which cities in Mexico have the best and worst air quality now?
San Diego currently has the highest PM2.5 (28 µg/m³), while Ciudad Juárez has the cleanest air (2 µg/m³).
How is air quality measured?
Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.
☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Mexico
The UV index in Mexico today is 7.8 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.
🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Mexico
16-day weather forecast for Mexico: today around 29°C (rain), lows near 26°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day.