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Air quality, pollen & UV in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Updated 11 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has fair air quality today (European AQI 25), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate).

With an air quality index of 25, Santa Cruz de Tenerife today sits below the average for Spain (33). Of the 93 cities we track in Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife ranks 30 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (68 µg/m³).

European AQI
25Fair
UV index · max today
5Moderate
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
7.5 µg/m³
PM10
12.3 µg/m³
NO₂
1.2 µg/m³
Ozone
68 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: 06:00–09:00⚠️ 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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

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Sun protection

🧴
Sunscreen
Recommended
🕶️
Sunglasses
Advised
⏱️
Burn time
~37 min
⛱️
Seek shade
12–17h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
11 Oct37 Fair5 Moderate
12 Oct35 Fair5 Moderate
13 Oct36 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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Santa Cruz de Tenerife good right now?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has fair air quality today (European AQI 25), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Santa Cruz de Tenerife today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife right now.
How often is the Santa Cruz de Tenerife air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Santa Cruz de Tenerife are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Santa Cruz de Tenerife today?
The UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 5 (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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