Worst air pollution Villarreal, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Villarreal is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Villarreal is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Villarreal's air quality reflects the Valencian coastal plain south of Castellón, with vehicle traffic on the AP-7 and the surrounding ceramic tile manufacturing industry — Vila-real being Spain's largest ceramic tile production hub — contributing elevated clay dust PM10 and kiln emissions alongside primary vehicle sources. Mediterranean sea breezes from the Gulf of Valencia provide afternoon ventilation, while the ceramic industry's distinctive emissions represent the most locally unique air quality signature throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
34.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
38.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Villarreal right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Villarreal is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Villarreal?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Villarreal will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Villarreal?
What time of year has the cleanest air in Villarreal? Winter is generally the most challenging season, since low wind speeds and temperature inversions prevent traffic and wood-smoke pollution from dispersing. Conditions tend to ease in spring, as more active weather systems bring the wind and rain needed to disperse ground-level pollution. Summer heat and intense sunlight drive photochemical ozone production, which can push afternoon air quality readings higher despite reduced winter-style pollution sources. The first rains of autumn typically help clear out any lingering summer dust or ozone, setting up milder conditions ahead of winter. Coastal sea breezes here usually aid dispersal, but summer visitor traffic and periodic dust intrusions from North Africa can still cause spikes.
Are air quality levels in Villarreal 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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