Worst air pollution Albaicín - Granada, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Albaicín is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Albaicín is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

44.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

44.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

38.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Albaicín right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Albaicín is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Albaicín?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Albaicín will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).

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.

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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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