Worst air pollution Tres Cantos, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Tres Cantos is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tres Cantos is medium. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Tres Cantos, stubble burning in late summer and dust from the open plains have the largest effect on air quality. Levels are generally low but can spike sharply in August and September. Winter temperature inversions over the plateau can trap pollutants close to the ground.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

37.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

14.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

40.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Tres Cantos right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tres Cantos is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tres Cantos?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tres Cantos will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Tres Cantos?

How does air quality change throughout the year in Tres Cantos? 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. During summer, strong sunlight and high temperatures accelerate ozone formation, occasionally offsetting the drop in traffic and heating-related emissions. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. Being inland, this area sees more extreme summer heat and winter cold, which sharpens the seasonal contrast in air quality.

Are air quality levels in Tres Cantos 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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