Worst air pollution Modica, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Modica is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM1 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 69.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Modica is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 51.2/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Poor
69.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
51.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
51.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Modica right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Modica is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 69.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 69.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Modica?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Modica will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 51.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 51.2/100).
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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