Worst air pollution Amara - Donostia, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Amara is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 39.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Amara is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Amara's dominant local factors are local traffic and damp-weather heating smoke in winter. Air quality is generally very good thanks to frequent rain and constant Atlantic wind. Frequent rain washes pollutants out of the air more often than in drier parts of Spain.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
39.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Amara right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Amara is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 39.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Amara?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Amara will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Amara?
What time of year has the cleanest air in Amara? Air quality is typically at its weakest in December and January, when cold, calm high-pressure spells trap traffic exhaust and wood-smoke close to the ground instead of letting it disperse. Conditions tend to ease in spring, as more active weather systems bring the wind and rain needed to disperse ground-level pollution. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. Proximity to the Atlantic brings enough rain and wind through most of the year to limit how long pollution episodes last here.
Are air quality levels in Amara 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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