Worst air pollution Elche, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Elche is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Elche will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.6/100).

How do the seasons affect air quality in Elche? January is frequently the most difficult month, with cold stagnant air allowing wood-smoke and exhaust to build up instead of clearing. By spring, air quality usually starts trending upward as the calm winter inversions give way to more unsettled, breezier weather. Hot, dry summer conditions favour ozone formation, so afternoon readings can rise even when traffic and heating pollution are otherwise low. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. This Mediterranean location benefits from regular sea breezes, though summer's higher traffic volumes and occasional Saharan dust events can offset that.

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.