Worst air pollution Motril, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Motril is fair. PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Motril is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Motril's air quality benefits from its exceptional subtropical Costa Tropical coastal position, with consistent Mediterranean and Atlantic sea breezes from the Motril Bay providing reliable maritime ventilation in this unique Spanish subtropical agricultural zone. Vehicle traffic on the A-44 and the surrounding avocado, mango, and sugarcane tropical agriculture are the primary local sources, while the Sierra Nevada rising sharply inland creates dramatic topographic variation and the coastal position generally maintains moderate to good conditions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Medium
44.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
36.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Motril right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Motril is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Motril?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Motril will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Motril?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Motril? December through February is often the toughest stretch, driven by temperature inversions that keep exhaust and heating smoke from dispersing on still days. The transition into spring usually brings cleaner air, as more frequent rain and wind reduce the buildup of local pollution. Summer's intense heat and sunshine create ideal conditions for ozone formation, sometimes overshadowing the lower traffic volumes typical of the season. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. Southern Spain's high summer temperatures, combined with periodic dust blown in from North Africa, tend to sharpen the seasonal contrasts here.
Are air quality levels in Motril 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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