Worst air pollution Ciudad de Melilla, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad de Melilla is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad de Melilla is medium. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ciudad de Melilla's air quality benefits from its exceptional Mediterranean and Alboran Sea coastal enclave position, with consistent sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation around this Spanish autonomous city on the Moroccan coast. Vehicle traffic and port ferry operations to the Spanish mainland are the primary local sources, while the outstanding Mediterranean coastal exposure and the surrounding Rif mountain backdrop generally maintain good air quality conditions.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Medium

41.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

21.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Medium

43.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ciudad de Melilla right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad de Melilla is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad de Melilla?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad de Melilla will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ciudad de Melilla?

What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Ciudad de Melilla? 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 usually brings an improvement as more frequent rain and stronger winds help clear the air and wash out pollutants that built up over winter. During summer, strong sunlight and high temperatures accelerate ozone formation, occasionally offsetting the drop in traffic and heating-related emissions. Autumn typically starts mild and can still see occasional ozone or dust episodes before rain and cooler temperatures gradually restore cleaner conditions. Southern Spain's high summer temperatures, combined with periodic dust blown in from North Africa, tend to sharpen the seasonal contrasts here.

Are air quality levels in Ciudad de Melilla 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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