Worst air pollution Pamplona, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pamplona is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pamplona is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pamplona's air quality reflects its position in the enclosed Pamplona basin surrounded by the pre-Pyrenean sierras and the Navarra foothills, with vehicle traffic on the A-15 and the surrounding industrial and food processing corridor contributing local sources. The Tramontane wind from the north provides powerful periodic ventilation, while winter temperature inversions in the basin and the Arga river valley can concentrate vehicle and heating emissions, creating the seasonal air quality variation typical of enclosed Iberian plateau basins.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
33.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pamplona right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pamplona is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pamplona?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pamplona will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 33.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pamplona?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Pamplona? January is frequently the most difficult month, with cold stagnant air allowing wood-smoke and exhaust to build up instead of clearing. Conditions generally start to recover in spring, as increasing wind and rainfall break up the stagnant air masses typical of winter. Summer can bring periodic wildfire smoke on top of the usual ozone build-up from intense heat and sunshine. Autumn is typically a recovery period, with increasing rainfall and cooler air gradually reducing both ozone and traffic-related pollution. Frequent Atlantic weather systems mean pollution rarely has the chance to accumulate for long stretches in this area.
Are air quality levels in Pamplona 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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