Worst air pollution Rubí, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Rubí is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Rubí is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Rubí's air quality reflects the Llobregat valley in the Barcelona metropolitan area's western industrial corridor, with vehicle traffic on the B-23 motorway and surrounding automotive, chemical, and manufacturing industry contributing elevated NOₓ and industrial PM2.5. The Collserola ridge and the Prelitoral mountain range create partial topographic enclosure, while the Barcelona Bay sea breeze provides afternoon ventilation and the industrial valley character keeps readings elevated above suburban Barcelona averages.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

53.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

53.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

57.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

20.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Rubí right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Rubí is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rubí?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rubí will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Rubí?

Does air quality in Rubí vary by season? The coldest months usually see the year's poorest conditions, since calm anticyclonic weather holds local traffic and wood-burning pollution near street level. Air quality usually improves through spring, helped by more frequent frontal systems that bring rain and stronger winds to disperse local emissions. The heat of summer drives up ozone formation, and dry conditions occasionally bring smoke from regional wildfires into the mix. Early autumn can still bring warm, stagnant spells before the season's returning rain and wind begin clearing the air. The mild, breezy Mediterranean climate generally supports good dispersal, though summer crowds and Saharan dust intrusions can occasionally push levels higher.

Are air quality levels in Rubí 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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