Worst air pollution Vigo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Vigo is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Vigo is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vigo's air quality benefits from consistent Atlantic westerlies from the Galician Rías Baixas coast, with the enclosed ría providing natural maritime ventilation across this northwestern Spanish port city. The primary local concerns are industrial emissions from the Citroën PSA automotive plant and the Bouzas port industrial complex, alongside vehicle traffic on the AP-9, while the Atlantic coastal position and consistent onshore winds generally keep Vigo among the better air quality environments in the Iberian northwest.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
36.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vigo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vigo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vigo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vigo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vigo?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Vigo? 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. March through May tends to see steady improvement, with more unsettled weather patterns helping disperse traffic and heating pollution. Summer's intense heat and sunshine create ideal conditions for ozone formation, sometimes overshadowing the lower traffic volumes typical of the season. Conditions generally improve through autumn as cooling temperatures reduce ozone formation and returning rains help disperse remaining pollutants. The area's maritime climate, with frequent fronts rolling in off the Atlantic, generally prevents pollution from lingering for long.
Are air quality levels in Vigo 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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