Worst air pollution Burgos, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Burgos is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Burgos is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Burgos's air quality benefits from the elevated Castilian Meseta plateau position at 856 metres providing generally good background wind dispersal, with the consistent Castilian winds sweeping across the open Castilla y León plain. Vehicle traffic on the A-1 Madrid-Irún motorway and the surrounding automotive and metalworking industry contribute the primary local emissions, while the Arlanza and Arlanzón river valleys provide some topographic channelling of the prevailing northwesterly winds through this historic Castilian capital.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
36.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Burgos right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Burgos is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Burgos?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Burgos will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Burgos?
Does air quality in Burgos vary by season? 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 often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Summer brings its own challenge in the form of ground-level ozone, which forms readily under strong sunshine and high temperatures, particularly during heatwaves. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. The interior's dry continental climate means winter inversions and summer heat both tend to hit harder than along the coast.
Are air quality levels in Burgos 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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