Worst air pollution El Ejido, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in El Ejido is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in El Ejido is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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El Ejido's air quality reflects the Campo de Dalías lowland in Almería, with the surrounding Europe's largest concentration of plastic greenhouse agriculture contributing elevated PM10 from greenhouse plastic film, soil dust, and pesticide aerosols alongside vehicle traffic on the A-7. The Almería coast's consistent Mediterranean breezes provide ventilation, while occasional Saharan dust intrusions from North Africa compound the agricultural particulate burden throughout the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
37.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
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Is air quality bad in El Ejido right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in El Ejido is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in El Ejido?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in El Ejido will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in El Ejido?
What time of year has the cleanest air in El Ejido? December through February is often the toughest stretch, driven by temperature inversions that keep exhaust and heating smoke from dispersing on still days. Spring is typically a transitional season, as milder, windier weather starts clearing out the pollutants that accumulate during winter's calm spells. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. The transition into autumn generally brings cleaner conditions, as more frequent rainfall and lower temperatures curb ozone formation. The region's intense heat and its exposure to Saharan dust crossing the Strait mean conditions here can swing sharply from the seasonal norm.
Are air quality levels in El Ejido 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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