Worst air pollution Monopoli, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Monopoli is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Monopoli is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sitting on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, Monopoli sees fishing-port activity and vehicle traffic along the coastal road as the dominant local influence on air quality, while the surrounding Puglia terrain affects how pollutants disperse. Calm, still conditions tend to let levels build here more than in breezier weather, and the local topography around Monopoli can trap emissions for longer stretches during stable atmospheric periods.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

36.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

24.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

36.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

17.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Monopoli right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Monopoli is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Monopoli?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Monopoli will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Monopoli?

Air quality dips in Monopoli are most closely tied to oak and olive pollen and spells of fishing-port activity and vehicle traffic along the coastal road; the rest of the calendar in Puglia tends to bring steadier, more favourable conditions overall.

Are air quality levels in Monopoli 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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