Worst air pollution Hallein, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hallein is medium. AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 43.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hallein is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 44.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hallein's air quality reflects its narrow Salzach valley position south of Salzburg, with vehicle traffic on the B159 and legacy salt industry contributing local sources. Winter inversions can trap emissions in this valley.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Medium

43.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Medium

44.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hallein right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hallein is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 43.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hallein?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hallein will be worse than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 44.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hallein?

The worst conditions at Hallein usually appear during still winter spells, as vehicle traffic and tourism become trapped by the surrounding ridges under a basin inversion. Conditions improve markedly through spring and summer as winds pick up, aside from occasional ozone spikes in prolonged heat. Autumn is typically calm and comparatively clear.

Are air quality levels in Hallein 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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