Worst air pollution Santander, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Santander is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 32.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Santander is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Santander's air quality benefits from its exceptional Cantabrian Sea coastal position, with consistent Atlantic northerly and westerly maritime winds providing some of Spain's most reliable natural ventilation along the Bay of Biscay. Vehicle traffic on the A-67 and the port's ferry operations to the UK generate local emissions, while the enclosed Bahía de Santander creates topographic variation between the open seafront and the more sheltered harbour areas, and the Atlantic coastal position generally maintains Santander among Spain's better urban air quality environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
32.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
29.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Santander right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Santander is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 32.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Santander?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Santander will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Santander?
What time of year has the cleanest air in Santander? The year's lowest air quality readings tend to cluster in winter, when high-pressure systems suppress the mixing that would otherwise clear away exhaust and smoke. Spring is typically when conditions begin improving, as increasing wind speeds help disperse traffic emissions before they can accumulate. Summer readings are shaped mainly by ozone, which builds under strong sun and heat, sometimes worsened by drifting wildfire smoke. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. Being close to the Atlantic, this area benefits from regular rainfall and wind that help keep pollution from building up for long.
Are air quality levels in Santander 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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