Worst air pollution Marsala, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Marsala is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Marsala is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Marsala's air quality benefits from its western Sicily position facing the Strait of Sicily, with consistent Mediterranean and Libeccio westerly winds providing reliable maritime ventilation across this major wine and saltpan city. Vehicle traffic on the SS115 and the surrounding Marsala DOC wine production and sea salt harvesting operations are the primary local sources, while Saharan dust intrusions periodically affect the western Sicilian coast throughout the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

34.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

37.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Marsala right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Marsala is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Marsala?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Marsala will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Marsala?

Marsala residents notice reduced air quality mainly when salt marsh landscape olive and vine pollen peaks, and during spells of vehicle traffic on the SS115 and the nearby Marsala DOC wine production and sea salt harvesting; otherwise, the area's setting generally supports clear, well-ventilated conditions.

Are air quality levels in Marsala 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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