Right now

No calima

Dust levels are normal across the island.

Today
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7
Tue
2
4
Wed
3
1
Thu
4
61
Fri
5
40
Sat
6
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Sun
7
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🌬️ What is calima?

Calima is a weather phenomenon in the Canary Islands caused by dry, dust-laden air blown in from the Sahara. It lowers visibility, fills the sky with a yellow-orange haze and raises airborne particulate (PM10) levels. Episodes typically last 1–3 days but can extend to a week.

📍 Dust right now, city by city

Playa San Juan 4 μg/m³ Costa Adeje 4 μg/m³ Los Cristianos 4 μg/m³ Arona (Pueblo) 4 μg/m³ Valle San Lorenzo 4 μg/m³ San Miguel de Abona 4 μg/m³ Vilaflor 4 μg/m³ Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2 μg/m³ Candelaria 2 μg/m³ Güímar 2 μg/m³ La Laguna 2 μg/m³ Tacoronte 2 μg/m³ Puerto de la Cruz 2 μg/m³ La Orotava 2 μg/m³ Los Realejos 2 μg/m³ Granadilla de Abona 2 μg/m³ El Médano 2 μg/m³ Arico 2 μg/m³ Fasnia 2 μg/m³ La Esperanza 2 μg/m³ Taganana 2 μg/m³ Icod de los Vinos 1 μg/m³ Garachico 1 μg/m³ Buenavista del Norte 1 μg/m³ Santiago del Teide 1 μg/m³ Los Gigantes 1 μg/m³ Teide (Cañadas) 1 μg/m³ Masca 1 μg/m³

📆 Recent calima days

Last time calima was detected: 21 Apr, 14:00.

Last severe episode: 19 Apr, 21:00.

  • 21 April 2026 Moderate Peak: 101 μg/m³
  • 20 April 2026 Moderate Peak: 153 μg/m³
  • 19 April 2026 Severe Peak: 434 μg/m³
  • 18 April 2026 Severe Peak: 271 μg/m³
  • 17 April 2026 Moderate Peak: 112 μg/m³
  • 1 April 2026 Severe Peak: 371 μg/m³
  • 31 March 2026 Severe Peak: 659 μg/m³
  • 25 March 2026 Moderate Peak: 143 μg/m³
  • 13 March 2026 Severe Peak: 234 μg/m³
  • 5 March 2026 Moderate Peak: 137 μg/m³
  • 4 March 2026 Moderate Peak: 107 μg/m³

🩺 How to handle it

  • Close windows and avoid drying clothes outside to stop dust getting indoors.
  • Limit outdoor sport and long walks, especially for children, the elderly and people with asthma or heart conditions.
  • If you need to go out during a severe episode, a FFP2 mask noticeably reduces exposure.
  • Flights to and from Tenerife can be delayed or diverted when visibility drops below the minimum.