Worst air pollution Huesca, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Huesca is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 49.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Huesca is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 49.2/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
49.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
49.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
49.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
49.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huesca right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Huesca is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 49.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huesca?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Huesca will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 49.2/100).
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.
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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