Worst air pollution La Malagueta - Málaga, today and tomorrow

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in La Malagueta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in La Malagueta will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100).

How do the seasons affect air quality in La Malagueta? The coldest months usually see the year's poorest conditions, since calm anticyclonic weather holds local traffic and wood-burning pollution near street level. The transition into spring usually brings cleaner air, as more frequent rain and wind reduce the buildup of local pollution. Summer can bring periodic wildfire smoke on top of the usual ozone build-up from intense heat and sunshine. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. This area's proximity to North Africa means Saharan dust episodes can arrive at almost any time of year, layering onto the seasonal pattern.

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.

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.