Air quality, pollen & UV in Badalona
Badalona has moderate air quality today (European AQI 48), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 20°C at 16:00, with light wind from the northwest (10 km/h) and 61% humidity.
With an air quality index of 48, Badalona today sits above the average for Spain (36). Of the 93 cities we track in Spain, Badalona ranks 61 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by NO₂ (39 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (2 grains/m³, low).
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Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | Low | 0.2 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | Low | 2.1 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct | 58 Moderate | 4 Moderate |
| 10 Oct | 57 Moderate | 4 Moderate |
| 11 Oct | 53 Moderate | 4 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.
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.
Badalona air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Badalona good right now?
- Badalona has moderate air quality today (European AQI 48), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 20°C at 16:00, with light wind from the northwest (10 km/h) and 61% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Badalona today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Badalona right now.
- How often is the Badalona air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Badalona are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Badalona today?
- The UV index in Badalona peaks at 4 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.