Worst air pollution Albaicín - Granada, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Albaicín is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Albaicín is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Local air quality in Albaicín depends heavily on local traffic squeezed into narrow streets and seasonal heating smoke in winter. Levels are usually better than in the surrounding modern districts. The narrow historic streets can trap vehicle fumes that would otherwise disperse quickly.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Albaicín right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Albaicín is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Albaicín?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Albaicín will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Albaicín?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Albaicín? Air quality often reaches its yearly low in the depths of winter, when still, cold air holds local emissions from traffic and heating close to ground level. Spring generally sees a gradual recovery, driven by more frequent rain showers and stronger breezes that prevent pollutants from settling. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. By late autumn, air quality is usually back to more moderate levels, though the first cold snaps can bring an early hint of winter's traffic and heating pollution. Southern Spain's intense summer heat and periodic Saharan dust intrusions add extra pressure on top of the usual seasonal pattern.
Are air quality levels in Albaicín 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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