Worst air pollution Lugo, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Lugo is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lugo is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Lugo's air quality benefits from the Miño river valley's channelling of Atlantic westerlies through the Galician interior, with vehicle traffic on the A-6 and surrounding agricultural and light manufacturing operations contributing local sources. The surrounding Galician hills create topographic variation, while the consistent Atlantic maritime influence and the city's relatively low heavy industrial base generally maintain Lugo among Galicia's more moderate urban air quality environments throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

27.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Lugo right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lugo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lugo?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lugo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Lugo?

How do the seasons affect air quality in Lugo? Winter mornings are frequently the year's most polluted, as fog and calm conditions trap traffic fumes and smoke from wood stoves close to the ground. Spring is typically when conditions begin improving, as increasing wind speeds help disperse traffic emissions before they can accumulate. Summer's intense heat and sunshine create ideal conditions for ozone formation, sometimes overshadowing the lower traffic volumes typical of the season. Early autumn can still bring warm, stagnant spells before the season's returning rain and wind begin clearing the air. This region's wetter, windier Atlantic climate generally keeps annual air quality more consistent than in Spain's drier interior and south.

Are air quality levels in Lugo 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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