Worst air pollution Vélez-Rubio, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vélez-Rubio is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (NO2: 42.8/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vélez-Rubio will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 40.8/100).

How does air quality change throughout the year in Vélez-Rubio? December through February is often the toughest stretch, driven by temperature inversions that keep exhaust and heating smoke from dispersing on still days. Spring often marks a turning point, with increasing storminess and rainfall helping to clear accumulated exhaust and smoke from the air. Summer readings are shaped mainly by ozone, which builds under strong sun and heat, sometimes worsened by drifting wildfire smoke. As autumn progresses, cooler temperatures and more frequent rain tend to bring air quality back toward its yearly average. 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.