Worst air pollution Mascalucia, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Mascalucia is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 47.8/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Mascalucia is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 53.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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vehicle traffic from the nearby Catania metropolitan belt is the main factor behind local air quality trends in Mascalucia, set against its position on Mount Etna's southeastern lower slopes within Sicilia. Days with active weather systems tend to bring the clearest conditions, while extended calm spells allow local emissions to build up more noticeably.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
47.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
53.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
Pollen forecast in Mascalucia
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mascalucia right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Mascalucia is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 47.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 47.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mascalucia?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Mascalucia will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 53.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 53.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mascalucia?
cypress and pine pollen peaks and periods of vehicle traffic from the nearby Catania metropolitan belt are the two main triggers for reduced air quality in Mascalucia; most other times, the Sicilia area sees comparatively steady, breathable conditions.
Are air quality levels in Mascalucia 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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