Worst air pollution Casco Antiguo (Alicante) - Alicante, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Casco Antiguo (Alicante) is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Casco Antiguo (Alicante) is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Casco Antiguo (Alicante), seasonal heating smoke in winter and local traffic squeezed into narrow streets play the biggest role locally. Levels are usually better than in the surrounding modern districts. The narrow historic streets can trap vehicle fumes that would otherwise disperse quickly.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00

AQI:

Fair

32.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

34.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Casco Antiguo (Alicante) right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Casco Antiguo (Alicante) is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Casco Antiguo (Alicante)?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Casco Antiguo (Alicante) will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Casco Antiguo (Alicante)?

How do the seasons affect air quality in Casco Antiguo (Alicante)? Winter mornings are frequently the year's most polluted, as fog and calm conditions trap traffic fumes and smoke from wood stoves close to the ground. Air quality usually improves through spring, helped by more frequent frontal systems that bring rain and stronger winds to disperse local emissions. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. Conditions tend to stabilise in autumn, as cooling weather and increasing rain reduce the ozone spikes typical of summer. Coastal sea breezes here usually aid dispersal, but summer visitor traffic and periodic dust intrusions from North Africa can still cause spikes.

Are air quality levels in Casco Antiguo (Alicante) 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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