Worst air pollution Nerja, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Nerja is fair. PM2.5, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 44.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Nerja is fair. PM2.5 decreases to medium; PM10 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 53.3/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Medium
44.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
53.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nerja right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Nerja is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 44.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nerja?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Nerja will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 53.3/100).
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.
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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