Worst air pollution Melk Abbey - Krems an der Donau, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Melk Abbey is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 51.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Melk Abbey is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 47.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Melk Abbey's air quality benefits from its elevated hilltop position above the Danube, with tour bus traffic the primary local source. The open river valley below generally provides good regional ventilation.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
51.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
51.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
47.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Melk Abbey right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Melk Abbey is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 26.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 51.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Melk Abbey?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Melk Abbey will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 47.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Melk Abbey?
The poorest air quality at Melk Abbey tends to occur during still winter conditions, when emissions from vehicle traffic and surrounding farmland activity linger in the valley under an inversion layer. Conditions improve through spring and summer as winds pick up, though hot, sunny days can occasionally push ozone higher. Autumn is typically calm and comparatively clean.
Are air quality levels in Melk Abbey 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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