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Mexico City Moderate

Mexico City, Mexico City · Mexico

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 6:00 AM

570500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

10.4°C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
2.2
mph wind
Mainly clear
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

57
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particulate matter
26
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particulate matter
4.8
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
30.6
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
5.8
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
7.8
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed, 3/11
74
avg AQI
Thu, 3/12
29
avg AQI
Fri, 3/13
59
avg AQI
Sat, 3/14
69
avg AQI
Sun, 3/15
63
avg AQI
Mon, 3/16
56
avg AQI
Tue, 3/17
58
avg AQI

Health Guidance

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Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
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Keep windows closed if air quality is Unhealthy or above. Use air purifiers with HEPA filters indoors.

Data from: SINAICA - Sistema Nacional de Información de la Calidad del Aire en Mexico, INECC - Instituto Nacional de Ecología y Cambio Climático, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Mexico City today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mexico City is 57, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500, where lower values indicate cleaner air. Values between 0–50 are considered Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Mexico City, Mexico City is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. The data shown here is updated in real-time and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide measurements.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous