Worst air pollution El Palo - Málaga, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in El Palo is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in El Palo is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Local air quality in El Palo depends heavily on light construction dust and seasonal heating smoke in winter. Air quality is generally moderate, dictated mostly by how much traffic reaches the old core. The narrow historic streets can trap vehicle fumes that would otherwise disperse quickly.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
35.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in El Palo right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in El Palo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in El Palo?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in El Palo will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in El Palo?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in El Palo? 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. March through May tends to see steady improvement, with more unsettled weather patterns helping disperse traffic and heating pollution. Hot, dry summer conditions favour ozone formation, so afternoon readings can rise even when traffic and heating pollution are otherwise low. Autumn generally marks the shift back toward calmer, cleaner conditions as temperatures drop and rainfall becomes more regular. The region's intense heat and its exposure to Saharan dust crossing the Strait mean conditions here can swing sharply from the seasonal norm.
Are air quality levels in El Palo 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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