Worst air pollution Vila Franca de Xira, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Vila Franca de Xira 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: 40.0/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Vila Franca de Xira is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Vila Franca de Xira's air quality reflects its position in the northern Tagus valley, with vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway and the surrounding industrial and logistics corridor of this major Lisbon northern satellite contributing elevated NOₓ and PM2.5. The Tagus river provides Atlantic ventilation from the south, while the surrounding Ribatejo agricultural plain and the estuary's open geometry generally maintain moderate conditions, and the industrial character of the Vila Franca de Xira corridor makes it one of the more emissions-intensive municipalities in the greater Lisbon metropolitan area.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

40.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

40.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

33.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Vila Franca de Xira right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Vila Franca de Xira is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 40.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vila Franca de Xira?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vila Franca de Xira will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Vila Franca de Xira?

Residents in Vila Franca de Xira are most likely to notice reduced air quality when local tree and grass allergens peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway and the neighbouring industrial and logistics corridor of this major; background levels usually settle back down once the season changes.

Are air quality levels in Vila Franca de Xira 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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