Worst air pollution Almería, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Almería is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Almería is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Almería's air quality benefits from its southeastern Spain position with consistent Mediterranean and Poniente westerly winds providing reliable ventilation. The primary local concerns are dust from the surrounding plastic greenhouse agriculture of the Campo de Dalías — one of Europe's largest greenhouse concentrations — which contributes elevated PM10 from plastic film, soil dust, and pesticide particulates, alongside vehicle traffic on the A-7, while Saharan dust intrusions from North Africa periodically affect the entire southeastern Spanish coast.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
35.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Almería right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Almería is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Almería?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Almería will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 33.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Almería?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Almería? The year's lowest air quality readings tend to cluster in winter, when high-pressure systems suppress the mixing that would otherwise clear away exhaust and smoke. The transition into spring usually brings cleaner air, as more frequent rain and wind reduce the buildup of local pollution. Summer's intense heat and sunshine create ideal conditions for ozone formation, sometimes overshadowing the lower traffic volumes typical of the season. Conditions generally improve through autumn as cooling temperatures reduce ozone formation and returning rains help disperse remaining pollutants. Being close to North Africa, this area is more exposed to Saharan dust intrusions, which can add to the seasonal pattern described above.
Are air quality levels in Almería 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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