Worst air pollution La Malagueta - Málaga, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in La Malagueta is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in La Malagueta is moderate. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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La Malagueta's air quality is shaped mostly by local traffic squeezed into narrow streets and seasonal heating smoke in winter. Levels are usually better than in the surrounding modern districts. Farmland just outside town contributes more to particulate levels than traffic does here.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
11.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in La Malagueta right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in La Malagueta is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in La Malagueta?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in La Malagueta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in La Malagueta?
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.
Are air quality levels in La Malagueta 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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