Worst air pollution Úbeda, today and tomorrow

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Úbeda is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.2/100).

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Úbeda will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.0/100).

How does air quality change throughout the year in Úbeda? Winter high-pressure systems tend to produce the year's worst episodes, as still air traps traffic fumes and heating smoke at ground level. The transition into spring usually brings cleaner air, as more frequent rain and wind reduce the buildup of local pollution. Summer can bring periodic wildfire smoke on top of the usual ozone build-up from intense heat and sunshine. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. Being close to North Africa, this area is more exposed to Saharan dust intrusions, which can add to the seasonal pattern described above.

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.

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.