Worst air pollution Candelaria, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Candelaria is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 51.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Candelaria is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 47.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Candelaria, Saharan dust intrusions and local traffic play the biggest role locally. Levels vary more with Saharan dust events than with local traffic. Air quality can shift dramatically within a single day when a calima arrives.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
51.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
51.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
47.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
47.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Candelaria right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Candelaria is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 25.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 51.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Candelaria?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Candelaria will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 30.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 47.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Candelaria?
What time of year has the cleanest air in Candelaria? Winter mornings are frequently the year's most polluted, as fog and calm conditions trap traffic fumes and smoke from wood stoves close to the ground. 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. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. By late autumn, air quality is usually back to more moderate levels, though the first cold snaps can bring an early hint of winter's traffic and heating pollution. The islands' mild, trade-wind-driven climate means seasonal swings are gentler than on the mainland, but calima dust events can occur in any month.
Are air quality levels in Candelaria 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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