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Air quality, pollen & UV in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Updated 5 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has fair air quality today (European AQI 33), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 7 (high). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 21°C at 08:00 to 27°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 93% humidity.

With an air quality index of 33, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today sits around the average for Spain (34). Of the 93 cities we track in Spain, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranks 50 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (73 µg/m³).

European AQI
33Fair
UV index · max today
7High
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
11.6 µg/m³
PM10
25.8 µg/m³
NO₂
2.1 µg/m³
Ozone
73 µg/m³
Saharan dust
15 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 06:00–09:00⚠️ Most polluted: 13:00–16:00

Who should take care today

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

How affected are you in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today? Anonymous · shared with other visitors.

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
Alder-– grains/m³
Birch-– grains/m³
Grass-– grains/m³
Mugwort-– grains/m³
Olive-– grains/m³
Ragweed-– grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

000023577642106070809101112131415161718

Sun protection

🧴
Sunscreen
Recommended
🕶️
Sunglasses
Advised
⏱️
Burn time
~28 min
⛱️
Seek shade
11–17h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
5 Oct41 Moderate7 High
6 Oct41 Moderate7 High
7 Oct38 Fair5 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.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria good right now?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has fair air quality today (European AQI 33), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 7 (high). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 21°C at 08:00 to 27°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 93% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria right now.
How often is the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today?
The UV index in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria peaks at 7 (high) 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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