Worst air pollution Almería, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Almería is fair. PM2.5 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Almería is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

44.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

14.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

43.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

44.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

36.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Almería right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Almería is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 27.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Almería?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Almería will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).

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.

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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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