Worst air pollution Tarifa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tarifa is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tarifa is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Tarifa, boat and marina fumes in high season and light local traffic are the main local influences on air quality. Levels are generally low outside the summer peak. The sea breeze clears the air efficiently most afternoons.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
51.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tarifa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tarifa is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tarifa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tarifa will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 27.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tarifa?
Does air quality in Tarifa vary by season? Cold, windless spells in December and January are usually when conditions dip most, as heating emissions and traffic fumes accumulate under a stable atmosphere. Conditions tend to ease in spring, as more active weather systems bring the wind and rain needed to disperse ground-level pollution. The heat of summer drives up ozone formation, and dry conditions occasionally bring smoke from regional wildfires into the mix. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. The region's intense heat and its exposure to Saharan dust crossing the Strait mean conditions here can swing sharply from the seasonal norm.
Are air quality levels in Tarifa 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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