Worst air pollution Cuevas de Nerja - Nerja, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cuevas de Nerja is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 52.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cuevas de Nerja is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 38.3/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
52.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
38.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cuevas de Nerja right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cuevas de Nerja is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 52.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cuevas de Nerja?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cuevas de Nerja will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 38.3/100).
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.
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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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