Worst air pollution Chiclana de la Frontera, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 40.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Chiclana de la Frontera's air quality benefits from its Bay of Cádiz and Atlantic coastal position, with consistent Atlantic westerlies and sea breezes from the Chiclana coastline providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the N-340 and surrounding tourism and salt flat operations are the primary local sources, while the open Atlantic and bay exposure generally maintains Chiclana among the Costa de la Luz's cleaner urban environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

40.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

16.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

37.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Chiclana de la Frontera right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 40.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chiclana de la Frontera?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Chiclana de la Frontera will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Chiclana de la Frontera?

How do the seasons affect air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera? December through February is often the toughest stretch, driven by temperature inversions that keep exhaust and heating smoke from dispersing on still days. Air quality usually improves through spring, helped by more frequent frontal systems that bring rain and stronger winds to disperse local emissions. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. Autumn usually sees a steady return to cleaner conditions as the ozone-favouring heat of summer fades and rainfall picks up. Southern Spain's intense summer heat and periodic Saharan dust intrusions add extra pressure on top of the usual seasonal pattern.

Are air quality levels in Chiclana de la Frontera 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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