Calima in the Canary Islands today LIVE
There is no significant calima in the Canary Islands today — the air is clear across the islands. Saharan dust (calima) blows in from Africa mainly between autumn and spring; whenever it returns, you'll see it live on this map.
Saharan dust across the Canary Islands right now
Live Saharan dust (calima) level on each island, from Copernicus CAMS. Tap an island for its 3-day dust forecast.
Islands ranked by Saharan dust today
- Fuerteventura No calima 16 µg/m³
- Lanzarote No calima 11 µg/m³
- Gran Canaria No calima 2 µg/m³
- El Hierro No calima 0 µg/m³
- La Gomera No calima 0 µg/m³
- La Palma No calima 0 µg/m³
- Tenerife No calima 0 µg/m³
Frequently asked questions
What is calima?
Calima is a haze of fine dust and sand carried to the Canary Islands from the Sahara Desert by easterly winds. It can turn the sky milky or orange, cut visibility and raise dust levels in the air.
Is calima dangerous?
Light calima is mainly a visibility and comfort issue. During strong episodes, fine dust (PM10) can irritate eyes and airways — people with asthma or heart conditions should limit outdoor effort, and everyone benefits from keeping windows closed.
When is calima most common in the Canary Islands?
Calima can occur in any season but is most frequent and intense from late autumn to early spring, and again in summer, when Saharan air reaches the islands.
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Air-quality data: Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).