Worst air pollution Huesca, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Huesca is fair. PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 46.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Huesca is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 decreases to good; NO2 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 77.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Huesca's air quality benefits from the elevated Aragonese pre-Pyrenean position at 488 metres, with consistent Cierzo north-northwest winds providing reliable ventilation across this historic provincial capital. Vehicle traffic on the A-23 national road and the surrounding agricultural operations are the primary local sources, while the flat Ebro valley to the south provides good dispersal and the Pyrenean highland backdrop ensures clean northerly airflows on most wind days throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

46.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

31.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

32.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Poor

77.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

77.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Huesca right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Huesca is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 46.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huesca?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Huesca will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 77.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 77.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Huesca?

Does air quality in Huesca 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. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. The interior's dry continental climate means winter inversions and summer heat both tend to hit harder than along the coast.

Are air quality levels in Huesca 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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