Worst air pollution Cartagena, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Cartagena is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (O3: 30.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Cartagena is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cartagena's air quality in Spain benefits from its Mediterranean coastal position, with consistent Levante sea breezes from the Mar Menor and the open Mediterranean providing maritime ventilation along the Murcian coast. The primary local concerns are industrial emissions from the Repsol refinery, fertiliser plants, and zinc smelter in the Cartagena industrial corridor — one of Spain's most significant industrial emission zones — alongside vehicle traffic on the AP-7, while the coastal position aids dispersal on most wind days.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Fair
30.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
33.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cartagena right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Cartagena is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (O3: 30.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cartagena?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Cartagena will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cartagena?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Cartagena? 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. Hot, dry summer conditions favour ozone formation, so afternoon readings can rise even when traffic and heating pollution are otherwise low. Autumn usually sees a steady return to cleaner conditions as the ozone-favouring heat of summer fades and rainfall picks up. The Mediterranean coast's sea breezes generally help disperse pollution, though summer tourism traffic and occasional Saharan dust can still push levels up.
Are air quality levels in Cartagena 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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