Worst air pollution Donawitz - Leoben, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Donawitz 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 Donawitz 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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Donawitz's air quality reflects its position adjacent to Leoben's major steelworks, with industrial operations contributing some of the region's highest PM2.5 and NOx readings under the enclosed valley's frequent inversions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
42.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
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
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Donawitz right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Donawitz 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 Donawitz?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Donawitz 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 Donawitz?
The poorest air quality at Donawitz tends to occur during still winter conditions, as vehicle traffic and legacy industry become trapped by the surrounding hills under a basin inversion. Conditions improve through spring and summer as winds return, aside from occasional ozone spikes during prolonged heat. Autumn is typically calm and comparatively clear.
Are air quality levels in Donawitz 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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