Worst air pollution Ciudad Real, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ciudad Real is fair. PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 48.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ciudad Real is fair. PM10 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 51.8/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

48.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

22.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

39.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

48.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

11.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Medium

51.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

16.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

43.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

51.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ciudad Real right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ciudad Real is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 39.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 48.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ciudad Real?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ciudad Real will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 25.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 51.8/100).

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.

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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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