Worst air pollution Telde, today and tomorrow

Today (19 July): Air quality in Telde is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 47.0/100).
Tomorrow (20 July 2026): Air quality in Telde is fair. PM2.5 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 47.4/100). 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 - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

47.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

38.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

47.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 20 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Medium

47.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

47.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Telde right now?

On 19 July 2026, overall air quality in Telde is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 47.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Telde?

On 20 July 2026, air quality conditions in Telde will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 28.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 47.4/100).

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: 19 July 2026 at 10:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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