Worst air pollution Kaprun, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Kaprun is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kaprun is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 37.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kaprun's air quality benefits from its high Alpine position near the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, with winter ski tourism the primary seasonal traffic source. The elevated setting generally maintains clean background conditions year-round.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kaprun right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kaprun is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kaprun?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kaprun will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 37.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kaprun?

Air quality at Kaprun rarely dips at all, given its high-altitude, sparsely populated setting. The only noticeable exception comes during peak tourist season, when seasonal tourist and cable car traffic adds a modest, localised increase in emissions. Outside of these brief periods, conditions remain among the cleanest in Austria year-round, with excellent ventilation at elevation.

Are air quality levels in Kaprun 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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