Worst air pollution Leoben, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Leoben is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 42.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Leoben is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 43.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Leoben's air quality reflects its steel and mining industry legacy in the Mur valley, with the Donawitz steelworks and vehicle traffic contributing elevated PM2.5. The enclosed valley traps emissions under frequent winter inversions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
42.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
43.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Leoben right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Leoben is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 42.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leoben?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Leoben will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 43.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Leoben?
Air quality at Leoben is typically worst on calm winter mornings, when vehicle traffic and legacy industry settle under a temperature inversion within the Mur River basin. Summer generally brings noticeably better dispersion, though hot, still afternoons can occasionally raise ozone. Spring and autumn tend to be the steadiest, cleanest stretches of the year.
Are air quality levels in Leoben 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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