Highest air pollution Ponta Delgada, today and tomorrow

Today (29 June): Air quality in Ponta Delgada is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.5/100).
Tomorrow (30 June 2026): Air quality in Ponta Delgada is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ponta Delgada's air quality benefits from its exceptional Atlantic Ocean position on São Miguel island in the Azores, with consistent Atlantic trade winds and westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation around this Portuguese island capital. Vehicle traffic on the EN1-2A coastal road and local operations are the primary sources, while the surrounding ocean exposure generally maintains excellent air quality, though the active volcanic and fumarolic activity in the Furnas-Sete Cidades corridor contributes localised SO₂ and H₂S seasonally.

Today - 29 June | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

34.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

32.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

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

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ponta Delgada right now?

On 29 June 2026, overall air quality in Ponta Delgada is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ponta Delgada?

On 30 June 2026, air quality conditions in Ponta Delgada will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.7/100).

Are air quality levels in Ponta Delgada 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: 29 June 2026 at 18:38 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team