Tirana Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Tirana is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and PM1 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 38.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Tirana is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 31.8/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 38.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 25.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 34.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 32.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 10.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 38.5/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 31.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 25.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 22.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 24.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 10.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 31.8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the heart of Tirana, dense development means road traffic is the main local source of nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. Set among mountains, the area sees mountain winds that usually keep the air moving, though cold, calm nights can trap smoke. Home heating, especially wood stoves and fireplaces, adds smoke and fine particles in the colder months. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Fine particle levels climb from December to March, as home heating and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 5°C. Hot afternoons from June to August, averaging 26°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. From one day to the next, still, dry weather allows pollution to accumulate, and wind or rain clears it out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Tiranë
Is air quality bad in Tirana right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Tirana is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 38.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tirana?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Tirana will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 31.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tirana?
Fine particle levels climb from December to March, as home heating and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 5°C. Hot afternoons from June to August, averaging 26°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. From one day to the next, still, dry weather allows pollution to accumulate, and wind or rain clears it out.
Are air quality levels in Tirana based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |