Air quality, pollen & UV in Orihuela
Orihuela has fair air quality today (European AQI 21), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 17°C at 09:00 to 25°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (14 km/h) and 43% humidity.
With an air quality index of 21, Orihuela today sits below the average for Spain (36). Of the 93 cities we track in Spain, Orihuela ranks 22 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (40 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (1 grains/m³, low).
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | Low | 0.1 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | Low | 0.5 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 | 37 Fair | 5 Moderate |
| 10 Oct | 38 Fair | 5 Moderate |
| 11 Oct | 38 Fair | 5 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.
Orihuela air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Orihuela good right now?
- Orihuela has fair air quality today (European AQI 21), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 17°C at 09:00 to 25°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (14 km/h) and 43% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Orihuela today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Orihuela right now.
- How often is the Orihuela air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Orihuela are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Orihuela today?
- The UV index in Orihuela peaks at 5 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.