Worst air pollution Palafrugell, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Palafrugell is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 42.5/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Palafrugell will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 43.0/100).

How do the seasons affect air quality in Palafrugell? Cold, windless spells in December and January are usually when conditions dip most, as heating emissions and traffic fumes accumulate under a stable atmosphere. Conditions generally start to recover in spring, as increasing wind and rainfall break up the stagnant air masses typical of winter. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. The Mediterranean coast's sea breezes generally help disperse pollution, though summer tourism traffic and occasional Saharan dust can still push levels up.

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.