Gran Canaria · Arucas
Polideportivo Afonso
- Type:
- Official Canary Islands Government network
- Coordinates:
- 28.1113, -15.5210
- Last update:
- 9/15/26, 9:00 PM
Current AQI
Very poor
Dominant pollutant: PM10135 µg/m³
Arucas · Gran Canaria
Health advice
General population
Avoid outdoor physical activity and limit non-essential travel.
Sensitive groups
Stay indoors with windows closed and use an air purifier if available; consult your doctor at any symptom.
Current readings
Concentration of each measured pollutant and its indicative AQI level.
PM2.5
32 µg/m³
PoorUpdated 1 hour ago
PM10
Dominant135 µg/m³
Very poorUpdated 1 hour ago
NO₂
6 µg/m³
GoodUpdated 1 hour ago
O₃
39 µg/m³
GoodUpdated 1 hour ago
SO₂
6 µg/m³
GoodUpdated 1 hour ago
For sensitive people
Respiratory guidance
Avoid outdoor exertion and follow your medical plan if you have one.
Particles can irritate the airways, especially for people with asthma, respiratory allergies or sensitivity.
Main driver: PM10.
Advice and why it shows
- Avoid intense outdoor exercise while the episode lasts.
- Keep windows closed during the peak and air rooms when conditions improve.
- Prefer indoor spaces with filtered air if available.
- Stay hydrated and avoid extra irritants such as smoke.
Why this appears
- PM10 is at Very poor level: 135 µg/m³.
Environmental guidance only. If symptoms worsen, follow official health advice or contact a clinician.
Quick read
What the data suggests
last reading 1 hour ago
- PM10 also appears elevated at other stations in Gran Canaria.
- PM2.5 also appears elevated at other stations in Gran Canaria.
- PM10 is above the usual pattern for this hour and weekday.
- PM2.5 is above the usual pattern for this hour and weekday.
View signals used
| Pollutant | Current | 30-day percentile | Weekly pattern | Island context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 32 µg/m³ | p98625 samples | above usualMedian: 7 µg/m³ | island-wide signal3 comparable stations |
| PM10 | 135 µg/m³ | p100624 samples | above usualMedian: 12 µg/m³ | island-wide signal3 comparable stations |
| NO₂ | 6 µg/m³ | p99627 samples | within usual rangeMedian: 6 µg/m³ | not enough comparison3 comparable stations |
| O₃ | 39 µg/m³ | p5626 samples | below usualMedian: 69 µg/m³ | not enough comparison3 comparable stations |
Automatic reading based on recent observations from this station and its island. It is indicative and may change with the next update.
Trend
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Typical hourly pattern
Average PM10 by hour of day from the visible range, in Canary time.
Usually worst around 20:00 and best around 22:00.
- 00:00: not enough data
- 01:00: average 9 µg/m³, level Good
- 02:00: average 7.4 µg/m³, level Good
- 03:00: average 6.6 µg/m³, level Good
- 04:00: average 5.7 µg/m³, level Good
- 05:00: average 5.4 µg/m³, level Good
- 06:00: average 5.6 µg/m³, level Good
- 07:00: average 7.1 µg/m³, level Good
- 08:00: average 6.7 µg/m³, level Good
- 09:00: average 7.1 µg/m³, level Good
- 10:00: average 8 µg/m³, level Good
- 11:00: average 6.7 µg/m³, level Good
- 12:00: average 5.6 µg/m³, level Good
- 13:00: average 28 µg/m³, level Fair
- 14:00: average 21.7 µg/m³, level Fair
- 15:00: average 17.4 µg/m³, level Good
- 16:00: average 21 µg/m³, level Fair
- 17:00: average 6.3 µg/m³, level Good
- 18:00: average 21 µg/m³, level Fair
- 19:00: average 24.4 µg/m³, level Fair
- 20:00: average 28.5 µg/m³, level Fair
- 21:00: average 25.1 µg/m³, level Fair
- 22:00: average 5.2 µg/m³, level Good
- 23:00: average 9.6 µg/m³, level Good
Forecast
Forecast AQI
forecastWe derive hourly forecast AQI from the predicted concentrations and keep it visually separate from the current observed AQI.
+1 h
Poor
11:00 PM
Forecast dominant pollutant: PM2.5
+6 h
Poor
4:00 AM
Forecast dominant pollutant: PM10
+12 h
Poor
10:00 AM
Forecast dominant pollutant: PM10
+24 h
Fair
10:00 PM
Forecast dominant pollutant: O₃
Best upcoming window
forecastSuggested windows for Polideportivo Afonso using the lowest forecast AQI still available today.
Outdoor activity
Exercise
Use it for running, brisk walking or outdoor training.
Tomorrow · 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
fair AQI
Forecast dominant pollutant: PM2.5
Ventilation
Air the house
We prioritise the first gentle window available for opening windows with lower risk.
Tomorrow · 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
fair AQI
Forecast dominant pollutant: PM2.5
Calm outing
Go out with a baby
Designed for walks or quiet outdoor time.
Tomorrow · 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
fair AQI
Forecast dominant pollutant: PM2.5
PM10 and dust
We overlay island AOD and the station PM10 series for 7 days.
Dust AOD 550 nm
0.4
Moderate
Estimated share
0%
Indicative estimate of the PM10 share attributable to dust in the latest reading.
Local PM10/PM2.5 ratio
1.33
Calculated from clean hours within the same range.
This attribution is indicative only: it uses a simple rule based on AOD and PM2.5 to separate local background from Saharan contribution, and it may under- or over-estimate complex episodes.
Details
Expanded details
Current concentrations, date and time, source and applied conversion for this station.
Official sources
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