Worst air pollution El Molinón - Gijón, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in El Molinón 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: 32.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in El Molinón is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In El Molinón, crowd-related vehicle idling and parking and access-road emissions drive most of the variation in air quality. Air quality is normal on non-event days but dips sharply for a few hours around fixtures. Away from event days, air quality here reflects the surrounding neighbourhood rather than the venue.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

32.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

29.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in El Molinón right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in El Molinón is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 32.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in El Molinón?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in El Molinón will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in El Molinón?

What is the yearly air quality pattern like in El Molinón? The year's lowest air quality readings tend to cluster in winter, when high-pressure systems suppress the mixing that would otherwise clear away exhaust and smoke. Spring is typically a transitional season, as milder, windier weather starts clearing out the pollutants that accumulate during winter's calm spells. The long, hot days of summer favour ozone build-up, which can spike on the stillest, sunniest afternoons. Early autumn can still bring warm, stagnant spells before the season's returning rain and wind begin clearing the air. Being close to the Atlantic, this area benefits from regular rainfall and wind that help keep pollution from building up for long.

Are air quality levels in El Molinón 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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