Worst air pollution Marbella, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Marbella is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Marbella is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Marbella's air quality benefits from its Costa del Sol coastal position, with consistent Mediterranean sea breezes from the Alboran Sea providing reliable maritime ventilation along this affluent resort city. Vehicle traffic on the AP-7 motorway and the high-end tourist and residential development pressure are the primary local sources, while the Sierra Blanca and Sierra de las Nieves rising sharply inland create topographic enclosure on northerly wind days, and the generally favourable coastal position maintains Marbella among southern Spain's better urban air quality environments on most days.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Marbella right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Marbella is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Marbella?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Marbella will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Marbella?
What time of year has the cleanest air in Marbella? The winter months typically bring the weakest air quality of the year, as calm anticyclonic conditions trap vehicle and heating pollution near the surface. The transition into spring usually brings cleaner air, as more frequent rain and wind reduce the buildup of local pollution. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. Being close to North Africa, this area is more exposed to Saharan dust intrusions, which can add to the seasonal pattern described above.
Are air quality levels in Marbella 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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