Worst air pollution Linares, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Linares is fair. PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 40.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Linares is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Linares' air quality in Spain reflects the Guadalquivir valley at the Jaén provincial silver and lead mining corridor, with vehicle traffic on the A-4 national road and the legacy Linares lead mining and smelting operations generating elevated heavy metal PM10 alongside primary vehicle sources. The Guadalquivir valley provides ventilation on Atlantic westerlies, while the lead mining legacy makes Linares one of Spain's more heavy metal dust-influenced urban environments despite the industry's significant decline throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
38.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Linares right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Linares is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 40.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Linares?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Linares will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Linares?
How do the seasons affect air quality in Linares? Cold, windless spells in December and January are usually when conditions dip most, as heating emissions and traffic fumes accumulate under a stable atmosphere. Spring is typically a transitional season, as milder, windier weather starts clearing out the pollutants that accumulate during winter's calm spells. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. Conditions tend to stabilise in autumn, as cooling weather and increasing rain reduce the ozone spikes typical of summer. 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 Linares 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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