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Data, logos, citation and contact for covering calima and air quality in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. Independent project, not affiliated with official bodies, political parties or commercial entities.

Page updated 19 apr 2026.

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About Calima Canarias
Independent air quality and calima information service for the Canary Islands and mainland Spain.

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Calima Canarias is an independent service that monitors calima episodes and air quality in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, using public data from AEMET, Copernicus, Open-Meteo and the Gobierno de Canarias.

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Calima Canarias is an independent service providing up-to-date information on calima episodes and air quality in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. It aggregates open data from AEMET, Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, Open-Meteo, the Gobierno de Canarias and other official sources, presenting it through indices, maps and location-based forecasts. It is not affiliated with any official body, political party or commercial entity.

  • 25 locations: 8 Canary Islands and 17 cities on mainland Spain
  • Data from AEMET, Copernicus, Open-Meteo and Gobierno de Canarias
  • Hourly forecast up to five days ahead
  • Detection algorithm publicly validated on the Validation page
  • Available in 8 languages

Independent project, not affiliated with official bodies, political parties or industry companies.

Why this matters now

Calima episodes affect the Canary Islands most frequently in winter and spring, when Saharan air masses reach the archipelago with greater regularity. The same phenomenon frequently extends to mainland Spain, particularly the south and east. Calima Canarias provides continuous coverage of 25 locations with a five-day forecast, enabling episode tracking from first detection through dissipation.

Story angles
  • Cross-border episodes: when the Sahara, the Canary Islands and mainland Spain register calima simultaneously.
  • Tourism and public health: active calima days that coincide with peak season in the archipelago.
  • Calima on mainland Spain: now measurable with the same data and methodology as the Canary Islands, covering 17 cities.
Public algorithm evaluation
The detection algorithm is evaluated against a documented set of historical events. Metrics are calculated dynamically and documented transparently.

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Accuracy

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Precision

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Validated events

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Data sources
Information comes exclusively from public and official sources. Calima Canarias does not generate its own data: it aggregates, cross-checks and presents it accessibly.
Open-MeteoAEMET en Barcelona Dust Regional CenterCopernicus CAMSGobierno de CanariasUniversiteit van Athene (SKIRON)
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Press kit
Logos, screenshots and copy ready for editorial use. Use is governed by the editorial use policy at the bottom of this page.

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  • ✓ Reproduce without altering shape, proportions, colours or typeface.
  • ✓ Place on backgrounds with sufficient contrast (minimum 4.5:1).
  • ✓ Accompany with attribution «Calima Canarias (calimacanarias.com)».

Prohibited uses

  • ✕ Alter proportions, colours, typeface or composition.
  • ✕ Apply effects, shadows, rotations or masks.
  • ✕ Place on backgrounds that compromise legibility.
  • ✕ Use in a way that implies affiliation, endorsement or official status.

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Embed in your publication
Embeddable badge showing calima status in articles or special features. Supports island selector, language and light/dark mode.

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<a href="https://calimacanarias.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://calimacanarias.com/press/badge.png" alt="Calima Canarias" width="240" height="60" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a>

To customise island, language or size, open the configurator.

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How to cite
Four ready-to-copy formats. The date updates automatically.

Spanish journalistic style (EFE / El País)

Según Calima Canarias (calimacanarias.com), consultado el 19 apr 2026.

Journalistic style (AP)

According to Calima Canarias (calimacanarias.com), accessed 19 apr 2026.

Academic (APA 7)

Calima Canarias. (2026). Calima y calidad del aire en Canarias y el resto de España. https://calimacanarias.com

HTML with link

Source: <a href="https://calimacanarias.com">Calima Canarias</a>, accessed 19 apr 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions from newsrooms and journalists.
Is the data official?
No. Calima Canarias is an independent service that aggregates and processes information from public and official sources (AEMET, Copernicus, Gobierno de Canarias, Open-Meteo, among others). It does not replace any of them. For official enquiries, go directly to the source organisations.
How often is the information updated?
Information is refreshed continuously from available sources. The effective frequency depends on each source's publication cycle, described on the Methodology page.
Can I republish screenshots or charts?
Yes, in journalistic and editorial contexts, with attribution to «Calima Canarias (calimacanarias.com)» and without modifying the content. Full terms are described in the legal notice at the bottom of this page.
Can I embed the badge on my site?
Yes. The 'Embed in your publication' section includes the ready-to-copy code and a link to the configurator.
Do you offer interviews or spokespeople?
Calima Canarias keeps a low profile and does not offer spokespeople or interviews. For factual questions about data or methodology, use the press email addresses below.
Who is behind the project?
Calima Canarias is an independent project with no institutional or political affiliation. For privacy reasons, no information about its authorship is shared.
How do I report a data error?
For issues relevant to ongoing coverage, use the press email addresses. For non-urgent corrections or general suggestions, use the contact form. Response times are not guaranteed.
Media contact
Two inboxes by language. Checked periodically.
Press (Spanish)
prensa@calimacanarias.com
International press (English)
press@calimacanarias.com

Checked periodically. Response times and interview availability are not guaranteed.

These addresses are exclusively for media enquiries. For non-urgent data corrections or general suggestions: Contact form

Legal notice and editorial use policy

Calima Canarias is an independent informational and educational service. It is not an official source and does not replace AEMET, the Gobierno de Canarias, emergency services or health authorities. For decisions with official, operational or health implications, consult the relevant authorities directly.

Information is provided "as is" without express or implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, timeliness or fitness for a particular purpose. Cross-checking data against original sources before publication is recommended. Calima Canarias accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of the information shown here.

News articles, TV segments, newsletters and digital reporting may cite, screenshot and link to Calima Canarias without prior approval, provided attribution is maintained.

Use of Calima Canarias logos, screenshots, graphics and data in journalistic and editorial contexts is permitted, provided that:

  • Attribution «Calima Canarias (calimacanarias.com)» is maintained.
  • Content and the logo are not modified.
  • No affiliation, endorsement or official status is implied.
  • Not used for commercial purposes (sale, inclusion in paid products or services, systematic aggregation for commercial purposes, data resale) without prior written permission.

All rights to the brand «Calima Canarias», its logo and graphic identifiers are reserved. The editorial licence described does not transfer any ownership.

For health information related to calima or air quality episodes, consult the relevant health authorities. In emergencies, call 112.

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