Worst air pollution Vícar, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vícar is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 44.2/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vícar will be worse than 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 Vícar? Winter mornings are frequently the year's most polluted, as fog and calm conditions trap traffic fumes and smoke from wood stoves close to the ground. Spring is typically when conditions begin improving, as increasing wind speeds help disperse traffic emissions before they can accumulate. Hot, dry summer conditions favour ozone formation, so afternoon readings can rise even when traffic and heating pollution are otherwise low. Autumn generally marks the shift back toward calmer, cleaner conditions as temperatures drop and rainfall becomes more regular. 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.