Worst air pollution Ragusa, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ragusa 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 Ragusa 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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Ragusa's air quality benefits from the elevated Hyblaean plateau position at 502 metres in southeastern Sicily, with consistent Mediterranean sea breezes from the Ragusa Ibla coastline providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the SS514 is the primary local source, while the flat Iblaean plateau and Mediterranean coastal proximity generally maintain Ragusa among southern Sicily's more moderate urban environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Poor

69.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

69.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.9/100

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

13.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

51.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ragusa right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ragusa 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 Ragusa?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ragusa 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 Ragusa?

You're quickest to notice worse air in Ragusa when local tree and grass pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the SS514 is the primary local source; for the rest of the calendar year, natural airflow keeps background levels low.

Are air quality levels in Ragusa 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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