Worst air pollution Mijas, today and tomorrow
Today (19 July): Air quality in Mijas is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 is fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 61.3/100).
Tomorrow (20 July 2026): Air quality in Mijas is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 64.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mijas' air quality benefits from its elevated Costa del Sol hillside position, with consistent Mediterranean sea breezes from the Fuengirola coast providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the A-7 coastal motorway and tourism operations are the primary local sources, while the Sierra de Mijas rising sharply inland creates topographic variation and the Mediterranean coastal exposure generally maintains Mijas among southern Spain's better resort air quality environments.
Today - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Poor
61.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 20 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Poor
64.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
64.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mijas right now?
On 19 July 2026, overall air quality in Mijas is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 61.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mijas?
On 20 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mijas will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 64.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mijas?
Does air quality in Mijas vary by season? 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. Spring usually brings an improvement as more frequent rain and stronger winds help clear the air and wash out pollutants that built up over winter. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. Conditions tend to stabilise in autumn, as cooling weather and increasing rain reduce the ozone spikes typical of summer. 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 Mijas 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: 19 July 2026 at 10:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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