Worst air pollution Nerja, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nerja is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM10, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and O3 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 68.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nerja is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 48.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Nerja, boat and marina fumes in high season and light local traffic have the largest effect on air quality. Levels are generally low outside the summer peak. Occasional Saharan dust (calima) can push PM10 up for a day or two.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Poor
68.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
68.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
48.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
35.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nerja right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nerja is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 68.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 68.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nerja?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nerja will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 48.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nerja?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Nerja? The year's lowest air quality readings tend to cluster in winter, when high-pressure systems suppress the mixing that would otherwise clear away exhaust and smoke. March through May tends to see steady improvement, with more unsettled weather patterns helping disperse traffic and heating pollution. Hot, stagnant summer air favours ozone formation, and dry vegetation nearby occasionally adds wildfire smoke to the mix during peak heat. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. Southern Spain's intense summer heat and periodic Saharan dust intrusions add extra pressure on top of the usual seasonal pattern.
Are air quality levels in Nerja 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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