Worst air pollution Sciacca, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Sciacca is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 39.9/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Sciacca is fair. PM10 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Positioned on Sicily's southwestern coast, Sciacca experiences air quality shaped chiefly by fishing-port activity and vehicle traffic along the coastal road. The Sicilia terrain plays a role in how pollutants move through the area, with breezier conditions typically dispersing emissions faster than the still, settled spells that let them accumulate.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
39.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
38.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.6/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sciacca right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Sciacca is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 39.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sciacca?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Sciacca will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sciacca?
olive and oak pollen peaks and periods of fishing-port activity and vehicle traffic along the coastal road are the two main triggers for reduced air quality in Sciacca; most other times, the Sicilia area sees comparatively steady, breathable conditions.
Are air quality levels in Sciacca 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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