Castrignano del Capo: air quality today
If you notice symptoms such as sore eyes, a cough or a sore throat, consider easing off intense outdoor activities.
Updated at 11:00
How reliable is this data?
The nearest station used for the estimate (“Lecce - Via Croce (ex Surbo)”) is about 67.9 km away: the further from the stations, the more uncertain the estimate.
Measurements and the European model diverge today: take the value with a little extra caution.
Every value shown is an estimate for the municipal area, not an exact point measurement.
Station measurements are collected by the regional environmental agencies and published by the EEA; the model, pollen and UV come from Copernicus CAMS.
Right now the index in Castrignano del Capo is set by Sulphur dioxide: it is the pollutant weighing most on the air you breathe.
A gas produced by burning sulphur-containing fuels, rare today thanks to cleaner fuels.
The pollutants, one by one
The concentrations estimated right now, translated into the European index bands.
Pollen today
The species in the air right now, translated into levels for allergy sufferers.
Good news for allergy sufferers: none of the monitored species is at significant levels today.
Pollen: Copernicus CAMS forecasts, levels derived from EAACI clinical thresholds
Advice for today
If you notice symptoms such as sore eyes, a cough or a sore throat, consider easing off intense outdoor activities.
More sensitive people should consider reducing physical activities, particularly outdoors, especially if symptoms appear.
General guidance based on the European air quality index bands: it does not replace medical advice. If you live with asthma, respiratory or heart conditions, significant allergies, or are pregnant, follow your doctor's or specialist's advice.
And in the nearby towns?
The current index in the towns around: air does not stop at borders.
Right now Castrignano del Capo is one of 3 towns sharing the cleanest air in the province, out of 96.
Autumn brings the first temperature inversions: the air stagnates more often and particles start building up again.
In the central hours it is best to seek shade and use sunscreen if you stay outdoors for long.
Copernicus CAMS model estimate: the peak usually falls in the central hours.
Pollen calendar for the area
The months when each species is typically active in your area: an indicative reference, useful for planning.
Station data: European Environment Agency (EEA) — near-real-time unvalidated data, aggregated from the regional ARPA networks
Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) information · Index: European Air Quality Index (EEA), 2025 updated bands