Worst air pollution Valladolid, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Valladolid is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Valladolid will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).

When is air quality typically worst in Valladolid? Winter high-pressure systems tend to produce the year's worst episodes, as still air traps traffic fumes and heating smoke at ground level. Spring is typically when conditions begin improving, as increasing wind speeds help disperse traffic emissions before they can accumulate. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. The plateau's continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers, tends to produce more pronounced seasonal differences here.

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.