Trip plan
Fire risk
Fire risk by region + month
| Region | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galicia | Low | Mod | High | Extreme | High | Low |
| Asturias / Cantabria | Low | Mod | Mod | High | Mod | Low |
| Catalu帽a | Low | Low | Mod | High | Extreme | Mod |
| Valencia | Low | Low | Mod | High | High | Mod |
| Andaluc铆a | Low | Mod | High | Extreme | High | Mod |
| Extremadura | Low | Mod | High | Extreme | High | Low |
| Canarias | Low | Mod | High | Extreme | High | Mod |
| Madrid region | Low | Low | Mod | High | Mod | Low |
| Castilla y Le贸n | Low | Low | Mod | High | Mod | Low |
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How to read results
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li>August: peak risk for Galicia, Andaluc铆a, Extremadura, Canarias.
- September: peak risk shifts to Catalu帽a + Valencia. The year's worst fires are often in Sept.
- Smoke: rural air quality can drop in fire zones. People with asthma should plan indoor days.
- Trails: check for closures (sendero cerrado) on the day's forecast.
Limitations
- Risk levels are per-tree and dry-weather patterns, not a forecast.
- Real-time fire fronts via MITECO and INCENDIADA.
- Climate change shifting peaks earlier + later.
FAQ
How do I check live fire activity? MITECO's EFFIS / Copernicus or community apps (INFOCALIF for Canary).
Are trails closed? Only when in active zone or within X km of active fire. The national park apps post closures.
Smoke in cities? August 2023 had Madrid under smoke; expected to repeat.