Worst air pollution Dax, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Dax is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Dax is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Dax's air quality is shaped mainly by port traffic and light industry, with its position near the Charente playing a role, though Atlantic westerlies ventilate the region regularly, which usually keeps pollution from accumulating for long. Cold winter inversions can trap emissions inland, while summer coastal breezes keep the coastline cleaner than areas further inland, barring the odd heatwave ozone spike.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

34.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

35.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Dax right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Dax is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dax?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dax will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Dax?

Dax's toughest days for allergy and air quality sufferers alike are usually calm, dry ones when port traffic and light industry overlap with the oak and plane pollen peak; Atlantic westerlies ventilate the region regularly, offering fairly regular relief.

Are air quality levels in Dax 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: 21 July 2026 at 05:44 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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