Worst air pollution Alhaurín de la Torre, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Alhaurín de la Torre is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Alhaurín de la Torre will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).

What time of year has the cleanest air in Alhaurín de la Torre? Air quality is typically at its weakest in December and January, when cold, calm high-pressure spells trap traffic exhaust and wood-smoke close to the ground instead of letting it disperse. Spring often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Summer readings are shaped mainly by ozone, which builds under strong sun and heat, sometimes worsened by drifting wildfire smoke. The transition into autumn generally brings cleaner conditions, as more frequent rainfall and lower temperatures curb ozone formation. Southern Spain's intense summer heat and periodic Saharan dust intrusions add extra pressure on top of the usual seasonal pattern.

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.