Worst air pollution Vélez-Málaga, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Vélez-Málaga is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Vélez-Málaga is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vélez-Málaga's air quality benefits from its inland Axarquía valley position, with Mediterranean and Levante sea breezes from the Vélez estuary providing reliable coastal ventilation across this major Málaga subtropical agricultural zone. Vehicle traffic on the A-7 and surrounding avocado, mango, and subtropical fruit farming contribute local sources, while the surrounding Sierra Almijara creates topographic variation and the coastal breeze corridor generally maintains moderate conditions.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
35.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Vélez-Málaga right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Vélez-Málaga is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vélez-Málaga?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Vélez-Málaga will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 24.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vélez-Málaga?
When is air quality typically worst in Vélez-Málaga? January is frequently the most difficult month, with cold stagnant air allowing wood-smoke and exhaust to build up instead of clearing. As spring progresses, wetter and windier conditions generally help flush out the traffic and heating pollution that built up over winter. High summer temperatures and strong sun exposure drive ozone levels up, occasionally combined with smoke from nearby wildfires during dry spells. Autumn typically starts mild and can still see occasional ozone or dust episodes before rain and cooler temperatures gradually restore cleaner conditions. This area's proximity to North Africa means Saharan dust episodes can arrive at almost any time of year, layering onto the seasonal pattern.
Are air quality levels in Vélez-Málaga 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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