Worst air pollution Quinta do Lago – South Course - Faro, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Quinta do Lago – South Course is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 32.7/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Quinta do Lago – South Course is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Quinta do Lago South Course air quality benefits from the Ria Formosa natural park position adjacent to the Algarve coastal lagoon, with consistent Atlantic sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation through the extraordinary pine forest and lagoon setting. Vehicle traffic contributes modest local sources, while the surrounding Ria Formosa biosphere provides exceptional natural filtration and generally maintains good to excellent conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Fair
32.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Quinta do Lago – South Course right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Quinta do Lago – South Course is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 32.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Quinta do Lago – South Course?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Quinta do Lago – South Course will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Quinta do Lago – South Course?
Quinta do Lago's golfers rarely encounter air quality concerns, given the Ria Formosa natural park setting and consistent onshore breezes. The short late-winter bloom from pine and Mediterranean scrub is the only real seasonal factor, tapering off well before the dry Algarve summer begins in May.
Are air quality levels in Quinta do Lago – South Course 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 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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