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Air quality, pollen & UV in Donostia / San Sebastián

Updated 7 Oct, 06:02 GMT

Donostia / San Sebastián has fair air quality today (European AQI 25), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 20°C at 09:00 to 23°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southwest (9 km/h) and 81% humidity.

With an air quality index of 25, Donostia / San Sebastián today sits below the average for Spain (37). Of the 93 cities we track in Spain, Donostia / San Sebastián ranks 15 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (48 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.

European AQI
25Fair
UV index · max today
2Low
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
6.8 µg/m³
PM10
8.2 µg/m³
NO₂
13.9 µg/m³
Ozone
48 µg/m³
Saharan dust
1 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: 10:00–13:00⚠️ Most polluted: 21:00–24:00

Who should take care today

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

How affected are you in Donostia / San Sebastián today? Anonymous · shared with other visitors.

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassNone0 grains/m³
MugwortNone0 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
Not needed
🕶️
Sunglasses
Not needed
⏱️
Burn time
Low risk
⛱️
Seek shade
Not needed

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
7 Oct35 Fair2 Low
8 Oct33 Fair3 Moderate
9 Oct37 Fair3 Low
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.

Donostia / San Sebastián air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Donostia / San Sebastián good right now?
Donostia / San Sebastián has fair air quality today (European AQI 25), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 20°C at 09:00 to 23°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southwest (9 km/h) and 81% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Donostia / San Sebastián today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Donostia / San Sebastián right now.
How often is the Donostia / San Sebastián air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Donostia / San Sebastián are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Donostia / San Sebastián today?
The UV index in Donostia / San Sebastián peaks at 2 (low) 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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