Worst air pollution Modica, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Modica is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 46.7/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Modica is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM10 decreases to good; O3 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Modica's air quality benefits from the elevated Hyblaean plateau position at 396 metres in southeastern Sicily, with consistent Mediterranean winds from both the Ionian and Mediterranean seas providing reliable dual-coast maritime ventilation across this UNESCO baroque heritage city. Vehicle traffic on the SS115 and tourism traffic are the primary local sources, while the open flat Iblaean plateau and the dual-coast maritime exposure generally maintain Modica among southern Sicily's more moderate urban environments and Saharan dust intrusions periodically add episodic PM10.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
46.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
39.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Modica right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Modica is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 46.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Modica?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Modica will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Modica?
Reduced air quality in Modica is most likely when local tree and grass allergens peaks, alongside periods of vehicle traffic on the SS115 and tourism traffic; otherwise, the area's setting generally supports clear, well-ventilated conditions.
Are air quality levels in Modica 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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