Worst air pollution Cuevas de Nerja - Nerja, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Cuevas de Nerja is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Cuevas de Nerja is moderate. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Cuevas de Nerja, local traffic through town and occasional crop-residue burning play the biggest role locally. Levels rise in the drier months when fields and roads throw up more dust. Evening downslope winds from nearby hills help clear the air after sunset.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cuevas de Nerja right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Cuevas de Nerja is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cuevas de Nerja?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Cuevas de Nerja will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cuevas de Nerja?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Cuevas de Nerja? Winter is generally the most challenging season, since low wind speeds and temperature inversions prevent traffic and wood-smoke pollution from dispersing. 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. 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 Cuevas de 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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