Worst air pollution Algeciras, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Algeciras is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 54.3/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Algeciras will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 22.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 59.2/100).

How does air quality change throughout the year in Algeciras? The winter months typically bring the weakest air quality of the year, as calm anticyclonic conditions trap vehicle and heating pollution near the surface. Spring often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Summer's intense heat and sunshine create ideal conditions for ozone formation, sometimes overshadowing the lower traffic volumes typical of the season. By late autumn, air quality is usually back to more moderate levels, though the first cold snaps can bring an early hint of winter's traffic and heating pollution. The south's long, hot summers and occasional calima dust events from across the Strait tend to intensify the usual seasonal swings.

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.