Worst air pollution Estepona, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Estepona is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Estepona is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Estepona's air quality benefits from its exceptional Costa del Sol Mediterranean coastal position, with consistent sea breezes from the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the A-7 and tourism development are the primary local sources, while the Sierra Bermeja rising sharply inland creates dramatic topographic variation and the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Estepona among Andalusia's cleaner resort environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Estepona right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Estepona is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Estepona?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Estepona will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 25.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Estepona?
Does air quality in Estepona vary by season? Winter is generally the most challenging season, since low wind speeds and temperature inversions prevent traffic and wood-smoke pollution from dispersing. Spring is typically when conditions begin improving, as increasing wind speeds help disperse traffic emissions before they can accumulate. The heat of summer drives up ozone formation, and dry conditions occasionally bring smoke from regional wildfires into the mix. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. Southern Spain's high summer temperatures, combined with periodic dust blown in from North Africa, tend to sharpen the seasonal contrasts here.
Are air quality levels in Estepona 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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