Worst air pollution Telde, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Telde is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is moderate; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 64.6/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Telde is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 66.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Telde's air quality in Gran Canaria benefits from the consistent northeast trade winds providing reliable Atlantic ventilation across the Canary Islands, though the island's interior position relative to Las Palmas means Telde experiences less direct coastal ventilation than the northern seafront. Vehicle traffic on the GC-1 motorway is the primary local source, while Saharan dust intrusions from the African continent periodically deliver dramatic PM10 episodes.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
64.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
64.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
66.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
47.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
66.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Telde right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Telde is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 64.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Telde?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Telde will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 66.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 66.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Telde?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Telde? December through February is often the toughest stretch, driven by temperature inversions that keep exhaust and heating smoke from dispersing on still days. Spring often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Hot, stagnant summer air favours ozone formation, and dry vegetation nearby occasionally adds wildfire smoke to the mix during peak heat. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. The Canary Islands' subtropical trade-wind climate keeps conditions milder year-round, though Saharan dust intrusions (calima) can arrive at any time of year and briefly dominate.
Are air quality levels in Telde 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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