Worst air pollution Linares, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Linares is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 14.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Linares is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Linares in Chile reflects the Chilean Maule Region's Achibueno River valley position at 126 metres in the Central Valley, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the wine, agricultural, and services corridor contributing local sources. The Central Valley's winter inversions compound vehicle and residential heating emissions, while the Pacific westerlies provide seasonal relief and Linares generally maintains moderate Chilean central valley agricultural readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
14.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
17.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Linares right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Linares is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 14.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 14.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Linares?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Linares will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Linares?
Pollution in Linares typically rises when traffic emissions along with crop farming combine, especially once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Linares 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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