Worst air pollution Las Palmas, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Las Palmas is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 56.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Las Palmas is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 59.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Las Palmas' air quality benefits from the consistent northeast trade winds that provide reliable Atlantic ventilation across this Canary Islands capital throughout most of the year, producing some of Spain's cleanest urban air quality conditions. The primary concerns are Saharan dust intrusions from the African continent that periodically deliver dramatic PM10 episodes across the entire Canary Islands archipelago.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
56.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
56.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
59.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Las Palmas right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Las Palmas is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 56.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Las Palmas?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Las Palmas will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 31.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 59.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Las Palmas?
Does air quality in Las Palmas vary by season? Air quality is typically at its weakest in December and January, when cold, calm high-pressure spells trap traffic exhaust and wood-smoke close to the ground instead of letting it disperse. By spring, air quality usually starts trending upward as the calm winter inversions give way to more unsettled, breezier weather. The heat of summer drives up ozone formation, and dry conditions occasionally bring smoke from regional wildfires into the mix. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. The Canaries' subtropical position moderates the usual seasonal pattern, but dust blown in from the nearby Sahara can cause sudden spikes at any time of year.
Are air quality levels in Las Palmas 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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