Worst air pollution Ciudad Real, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Ciudad Real is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Ciudad Real is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 39.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ciudad Real's air quality benefits from the elevated La Mancha plateau position at 628 metres, with consistent winds across the open Castilian plain providing generally good dispersal. Vehicle traffic on the A-43 national road and surrounding agricultural and light manufacturing contribute local sources, while the open Manchegan plain and prevailing westerly winds generally prevent significant pollution accumulation in this quiet Castilian-La Mancha regional capital throughout the year.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Moderate

41.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

16.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

41.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

39.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

23.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

39.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ciudad Real right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad Real is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 41.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad Real?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad Real will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 39.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ciudad Real?

What time of year has the cleanest air in Ciudad Real? Air quality often reaches its yearly low in the depths of winter, when still, cold air holds local emissions from traffic and heating close to ground level. Spring is typically a transitional season, as milder, windier weather starts clearing out the pollutants that accumulate during winter's calm spells. Hot, stagnant summer air favours ozone formation, and dry vegetation nearby occasionally adds wildfire smoke to the mix during peak heat. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. Being inland, this area sees more extreme summer heat and winter cold, which sharpens the seasonal contrast in air quality.

Are air quality levels in Ciudad Real 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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