Worst air pollution Palmeral de Elche - Elche, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Palmeral de Elche is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Palmeral de Elche is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Palmeral de Elche, agricultural dust and local traffic through town play the biggest role locally. Air quality is generally good but can dip during harvest. Temperature inversions on cold winter nights can trap pollutants close to the ground.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
34.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Palmeral de Elche right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Palmeral de Elche is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Palmeral de Elche?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Palmeral de 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).
When is air pollution at its worst in Palmeral de Elche?
Does air quality in Palmeral de Elche vary by season? Winter mornings are frequently the year's most polluted, as fog and calm conditions trap traffic fumes and smoke from wood stoves close to the ground. Spring is typically a transitional season, as milder, windier weather starts clearing out the pollutants that accumulate during winter's calm spells. 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. Coastal sea breezes here usually aid dispersal, but summer visitor traffic and periodic dust intrusions from North Africa can still cause spikes.
Are air quality levels in Palmeral de Elche 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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