Worst air pollution Puertochico - Santander, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Puertochico 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 Puertochico 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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In Puertochico, light industry in some towns and damp-weather heating smoke in winter have the largest effect on air quality. Levels stay low most of the year, with brief dips during still, foggy spells. Some towns in the region sit near heavier industry, which can affect readings on still days.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
32.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
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
6.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Puertochico right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Puertochico 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 Puertochico?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Puertochico 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 Puertochico?
When is air quality typically worst in Puertochico? Winter is generally the most challenging season, since low wind speeds and temperature inversions prevent traffic and wood-smoke pollution from dispersing. Spring generally sees a gradual recovery, driven by more frequent rain showers and stronger breezes that prevent pollutants from settling. Summer's combination of intense sun and high temperatures makes ozone the main concern, occasionally compounded by wildfire smoke during dry, windy spells. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. Frequent Atlantic weather systems mean pollution rarely has the chance to accumulate for long stretches in this area.
Are air quality levels in Puertochico 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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