Worst air pollution Arona, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Arona is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are moderate; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 59.3/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Arona is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 60.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Arona's air quality in Tenerife benefits from the consistent northeast trade winds providing reliable Atlantic ventilation across the southern Canary Islands, with the surrounding volcanic landscape and the Los Cristianos resort coast experiencing generally good conditions. Vehicle traffic on the TF-1 motorway and tourism-concentrated development are the primary local sources, while Saharan dust intrusions periodically deliver dramatic PM10 episodes across the entire archipelago.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
59.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
59.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
60.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
45.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
60.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Air quality forecasts for neighbourhoods and landmarks in Arona
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Arona right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Arona is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 59.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 59.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Arona?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Arona will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 60.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Arona?
Does air quality in Arona vary by season? Winter is generally the most challenging season, since low wind speeds and temperature inversions prevent traffic and wood-smoke pollution from dispersing. Spring usually brings an improvement as more frequent rain and stronger winds help clear the air and wash out pollutants that built up over winter. The long, hot days of summer favour ozone build-up, which can spike on the stillest, sunniest afternoons. Autumn usually sees a steady return to cleaner conditions as the ozone-favouring heat of summer fades and rainfall picks up. Thanks to the trade winds, conditions here vary less through the year than on the mainland, though Saharan dust intrusions remain an occasional disruption regardless of season.
Are air quality levels in Arona 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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