Worst air pollution Amposta, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Amposta is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Amposta is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 41.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Amposta, boat and marina fumes in high season and light local traffic are the main local influences on air quality. Air quality stays good most of the year, with brief dips in July–August. Salt-laden sea air tends to settle dust quickly compared with inland towns.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

37.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Medium

41.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Amposta right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Amposta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Amposta?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Amposta will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 41.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Amposta?

What time of year has the cleanest air in Amposta? 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. Spring is typically when conditions begin improving, as increasing wind speeds help disperse traffic emissions before they can accumulate. Summer can bring periodic wildfire smoke on top of the usual ozone build-up from intense heat and sunshine. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. This Mediterranean location benefits from regular sea breezes, though summer's higher traffic volumes and occasional Saharan dust events can offset that.

Are air quality levels in Amposta 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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