Worst air pollution Monsanto, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Monsanto is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Monsanto is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Monsanto's setting on a granite hilltop in the Serra da Estrela foothills means minimal local traffic in the remote hill village drives most of the local variation in air quality across the year. The Castelo Branco terrain nearby can trap emissions under stable conditions, though stronger winds or rainfall usually bring noticeable improvement, and residents typically notice the clearest air during the more unsettled, windier stretches of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

19.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

39.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Monsanto right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Monsanto is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Monsanto?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Monsanto will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Monsanto?

The times to expect weaker air quality in Monsanto are during olive and oak pollen peaks and spells of minimal local traffic in the remote hill village; beyond those windows, conditions across Castelo Branco are typically steadier, particularly when wind or rain helps clear the air.

Are air quality levels in Monsanto 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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