Worst air pollution Biancavilla, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Biancavilla is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.9/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Biancavilla is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM10 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Local air quality in Biancavilla tracks closely with agricultural activity and vehicle traffic on the slopes, given its position on Mount Etna's western lower slopes in Sicilia. Wind and precipitation are the main levers for clearing the air here, with the stillest conditions generally producing the town's weakest readings.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

34.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

34.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

29.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Moderate

45.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

19.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

16.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

45.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Biancavilla right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Biancavilla is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Biancavilla?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Biancavilla will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 45.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Biancavilla?

olive and cypress pollen peaks and periods of agricultural activity and vehicle traffic on the slopes are the two main triggers for reduced air quality in Biancavilla; most other times, the Sicilia area sees comparatively steady, breathable conditions.

Are air quality levels in Biancavilla 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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