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Air quality, pollen & UV in Alcalá de Henares

Updated 11 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Alcalá de Henares has fair air quality today (European AQI 33), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 11°C at 09:00 to 22°C at 17:00, with barely any wind and 91% humidity.

With an air quality index of 33, Alcalá de Henares today sits around the average for Spain (33). Of the 93 cities we track in Spain, Alcalá de Henares ranks 49 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (11 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).

European AQI
33Fair
UV index · max today
4Moderate
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
10.6 µg/m³
PM10
15.5 µg/m³
NO₂
20 µg/m³
Ozone
21 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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Running / sport
Fine
🪟
Windows open
Fine
🧒
Kids outside
Fine
🍽️
Outdoor dining
Fine

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 13:00–16:00⚠️ Most polluted: 00:00–03:00

Who should take care today

No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.

How affected are you in Alcalá de Henares today? Anonymous · shared with other visitors.

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassLow0.2 grains/m³
MugwortLow0.1 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedNone0 grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

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Sun protection

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Sunscreen
Recommended
🕶️
Sunglasses
Advised
⏱️
Burn time
~56 min
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Seek shade
13–17h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
11 Oct57 Moderate4 Moderate
12 Oct48 Moderate4 Moderate
13 Oct47 Moderate5 Moderate
What do these values mean?

The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.

GoodEAQI 0–20
FairEAQI 20–40
ModerateEAQI 40–60
PoorEAQI 60–80
Very poorEAQI 80–100
Extremely poorEAQI 100+

Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.

The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.

Alcalá de Henares air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Alcalá de Henares good right now?
Alcalá de Henares has fair air quality today (European AQI 33), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 11°C at 09:00 to 22°C at 17:00, with barely any wind and 91% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Alcalá de Henares today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Alcalá de Henares right now.
How often is the Alcalá de Henares air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Alcalá de Henares are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Alcalá de Henares today?
The UV index in Alcalá de Henares peaks at 4 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Levels are indicative, based on the Copernicus CAMS European model, and are not a medical diagnosis. If you have asthma or a severe allergy, follow your doctor’s advice.

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