Worst air pollution Ávila, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ávila is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ávila is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ávila's air quality benefits from Spain's highest provincial capital position at 1,131 metres on the central Castilian Meseta, with consistent winds across the open plateau providing outstanding natural dispersal. Vehicle traffic on the A-50 national road and the surrounding agricultural and tourism operations are the primary modest local sources, while the elevated open Meseta and Atlantic westerlies generally prevent any significant pollution accumulation in this UNESCO heritage medieval walled city throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
37.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ávila right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ávila is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ávila?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ávila will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 24.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ávila?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Ávila? Air quality is typically at its weakest in December and January, when cold, calm high-pressure spells trap traffic exhaust and wood-smoke close to the ground instead of letting it disperse. As spring progresses, wetter and windier conditions generally help flush out the traffic and heating pollution that built up over winter. Hot, dry summer conditions favour ozone formation, so afternoon readings can rise even when traffic and heating pollution are otherwise low. Early autumn can still bring warm, stagnant spells before the season's returning rain and wind begin clearing the air. Inland locations like this typically see harsher winter inversions and hotter summer ozone spikes than areas closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Ávila 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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