Worst air pollution Córdoba, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Córdoba is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Córdoba is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Córdoba's air quality in Spain benefits from the Guadalquivir valley's channelling of Atlantic westerlies through the Iberian Peninsula, though the city's enclosed plain position surrounded by the Sierra Morena to the north and the Subbética hills to the south creates partial topographic enclosure. Vehicle traffic on the N-IV Via de la Plata and summer heat driving ozone formation from vehicle emissions are the primary air quality concerns throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
32.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
37.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Córdoba right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Córdoba is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Córdoba?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Córdoba will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Córdoba?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Córdoba? 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 often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. Early autumn can still bring warm, stagnant spells before the season's returning rain and wind begin clearing the air. This area's proximity to North Africa means Saharan dust episodes can arrive at almost any time of year, layering onto the seasonal pattern.
Are air quality levels in Córdoba 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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