Worst air pollution Kitzsteinhorn Glacier - Kaprun, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 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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Kitzsteinhorn Glacier's air quality benefits from its high-altitude position above the Kaprun valley, with year-round ski tourist traffic to the cable car stations the primary local emission source.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
37.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
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
4.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kitzsteinhorn Glacier right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 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 Kitzsteinhorn Glacier?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 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 Kitzsteinhorn Glacier?
Air quality at Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 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 Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 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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