Worst air pollution Torrevieja, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Torrevieja is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 40.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Torrevieja is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Torrevieja's air quality benefits from its exceptional Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal position in the Costa Blanca, with consistent sea breezes from the Torrevieja salt lagoon coast providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the N-332 and tourism traffic are the primary local sources, while the flat Vega Baja plain and Mediterranean coastal geometry generally maintain Torrevieja among southeastern Spain's cleaner resort city environments throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
38.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Torrevieja right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Torrevieja is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 40.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Torrevieja?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Torrevieja will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Torrevieja?
How do the seasons affect air quality in Torrevieja? Air quality is typically at its weakest in December and January, when cold, calm high-pressure spells trap traffic exhaust and wood-smoke close to the ground instead of letting it disperse. March through May tends to see steady improvement, with more unsettled weather patterns helping disperse traffic and heating pollution. Hot, stagnant summer air favours ozone formation, and dry vegetation nearby occasionally adds wildfire smoke to the mix during peak heat. Air quality usually improves through autumn, as returning rains and cooling temperatures wash out summer's ozone and dust build-up. Being on the Mediterranean coast helps with dispersal most of the year, though summer tourism and North African dust episodes remain a factor.
Are air quality levels in Torrevieja 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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