Worst air pollution Pontevedra, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pontevedra is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pontevedra is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pontevedra's air quality benefits from its Galician Rías Baixas ría position, with consistent Atlantic westerlies from the nearby ocean and the Pontevedra ría providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the AP-9 motorway and surrounding manufacturing and university industry contribute the primary local sources, while the Atlantic coastal proximity and the ría's ventilation corridor generally maintain Pontevedra among Galicia's more moderate urban air quality environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
36.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Pontevedra right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pontevedra is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pontevedra?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pontevedra will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pontevedra?
How do the seasons affect air quality in Pontevedra? January is frequently the most difficult month, with cold stagnant air allowing wood-smoke and exhaust to build up instead of clearing. Spring often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. By late autumn, air quality is usually back to more moderate levels, though the first cold snaps can bring an early hint of winter's traffic and heating pollution. The Atlantic north's frequent rain and strong onshore winds generally keep year-round levels lower than in the drier interior and south.
Are air quality levels in Pontevedra 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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