Worst air pollution Chiclana de la Frontera, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; 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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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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chiclana de la Frontera right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Chiclana de la Frontera is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chiclana de la Frontera?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Chiclana de la Frontera will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).
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.
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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