Worst air pollution Leiria, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Leiria is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Leiria is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Leiria's air quality benefits from consistent Atlantic westerlies from the nearby Portuguese coast providing reliable ventilation across the Lis river valley. Vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway and the surrounding paper and pulp industry are the primary local sources, while the Pinhal de Leiria coastal pine forest provides a natural clean-air buffer.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

36.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

38.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Leiria right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Leiria is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leiria?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Leiria will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Leiria?

You're quickest to notice worse air in Leiria when oak and eucalyptus pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway and the nearby paper and pulp industry; beyond that, the area's natural ventilation keeps air quality consistently favourable through the remainder of the year.

Are air quality levels in Leiria 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: 21 July 2026 at 16:20 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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