Worst air pollution Chamartín - Madrid, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Chamartín is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 40.8/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Chamartín is fair. AQI improves to fair; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.

Chamartín's dominant local factors are NO2 from congested streets and construction dust. Air quality is worst during weekday rush hours, especially in winter. The urban heat-island effect can trap traffic pollution close to street level on calm days.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Moderate

40.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

40.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

30.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.4/100

Other Landmarks in Madrid

Sports venues in Madrid

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Chamartín right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Chamartín is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 40.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chamartín?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Chamartín will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Chamartín?

What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Chamartín? December through February is often the toughest stretch, driven by temperature inversions that keep exhaust and heating smoke from dispersing on still days. Air quality usually improves through spring, helped by more frequent frontal systems that bring rain and stronger winds to disperse local emissions. The heat of summer drives up ozone formation, and dry conditions occasionally bring smoke from regional wildfires into the mix. Conditions tend to stabilise in autumn, as cooling weather and increasing rain reduce the ozone spikes typical of summer. The plateau's continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers, tends to produce more pronounced seasonal differences here.

Are air quality levels in Chamartín 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.

Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Spain?

Check air quality in other popular cities:

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.

Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.

Some text on this page may be generated or summarised using artificial intelligence (AI). Wherever possible, AI-generated content is enriched with Airmine's proprietary data to improve its accuracy and relevance. However, AI-generated content may still contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.