Worst air pollution San Fernando, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in San Fernando is fair. PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 40.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in San Fernando is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Fernando's air quality in Spain benefits from the exceptional Bay of Cádiz and Atlantic coastal position, with the Poniente and Levante winds providing some of Spain's most reliable and powerful natural ventilation around the Isla de León. Vehicle traffic on the N-443 and the Spanish naval base operations are the primary local sources, while the outstanding Atlantic and strait exposure generally maintains San Fernando among Spain's cleaner urban environments.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

40.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

37.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in San Fernando right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in San Fernando is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 23.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 40.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in San Fernando?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in San Fernando will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in San Fernando?

Does air quality in San Fernando vary by season? Winter high-pressure systems tend to produce the year's worst episodes, as still air traps traffic fumes and heating smoke at ground level. As spring progresses, wetter and windier conditions generally help flush out the traffic and heating pollution that built up over winter. Hot, dry summer conditions favour ozone formation, so afternoon readings can rise even when traffic and heating pollution are otherwise low. Autumn usually sees a steady return to cleaner conditions as the ozone-favouring heat of summer fades and rainfall picks up. This area's proximity to North Africa means Saharan dust episodes can arrive at almost any time of year, layering onto the seasonal pattern.

Are air quality levels in San Fernando 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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