Worst air pollution Vélez-Málaga, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vélez-Málaga is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vélez-Málaga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).

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.

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.