Worst air pollution Ibiza, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Ibiza is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 38.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Ibiza is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 49.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ibiza's air quality benefits from its exceptional Balearic Mediterranean island position, with consistent summer Tramontana northerly and Poniente westerly winds providing reliable maritime ventilation around this internationally famous resort island. Vehicle traffic on the C-731 and the concentrated summer tourism development are the primary local sources, while the outstanding Mediterranean exposure and the Ibiza hills' topographic variation generally maintain good conditions for a major European party island, though summer tourism season concentrates traffic significantly throughout the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

38.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

49.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

49.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ibiza right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Ibiza is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 38.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ibiza?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ibiza will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 49.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 49.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ibiza?

How does air quality change throughout the year in Ibiza? 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 often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Summer readings are shaped mainly by ozone, which builds under strong sun and heat, sometimes worsened by drifting wildfire smoke. Autumn generally marks the shift back toward calmer, cleaner conditions as temperatures drop and rainfall becomes more regular. Being on the Mediterranean coast helps with dispersal most of the year, though summer tourism and North African dust episodes remain a factor.

Are air quality levels in Ibiza 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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