Worst air pollution Torrelavega, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Torrelavega is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Torrelavega is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Torrelavega's air quality faces significant industrial challenges from the Solvay and Bayer chemical complex and the surrounding Cantabrian industrial corridor, generating elevated SO₂, chlorine, and industrial PM2.5 alongside vehicle traffic on the A-67. Atlantic westerlies from the Bay of Biscay provide maritime ventilation, while the enclosed Saja-Besaya valley creates topographic concentration under calm conditions and the chemical complex's scale makes Torrelavega Cantabria's most distinctively industrial-defined air quality environment throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Torrelavega right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Torrelavega is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Torrelavega?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Torrelavega will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Torrelavega?
When is air quality typically worst in Torrelavega? Winter mornings are frequently the year's most polluted, as fog and calm conditions trap traffic fumes and smoke from wood stoves close to the ground. Spring is typically a transitional season, as milder, windier weather starts clearing out the pollutants that accumulate during winter's calm spells. Summer's intense heat and sunshine create ideal conditions for ozone formation, sometimes overshadowing the lower traffic volumes typical of the season. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. 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 Torrelavega 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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