Worst air pollution Elisabeth-Vorstadt - Salzburg, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Elisabeth-Vorstadt is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 50.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Elisabeth-Vorstadt is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 50.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Elisabeth-Vorstadt's air quality reflects its position near Salzburg's main station, with rail and vehicle traffic contributing local sources. The enclosed Salzach valley basin can trap emissions under calm conditions.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

50.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

50.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

23.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Medium

50.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

50.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

47.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Elisabeth-Vorstadt right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Elisabeth-Vorstadt is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 23.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 50.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elisabeth-Vorstadt?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Elisabeth-Vorstadt will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 50.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Elisabeth-Vorstadt?

Air quality at Elisabeth-Vorstadt is typically worst on calm winter mornings, when vehicle traffic and tourism settle under a temperature inversion within the enclosed Alpine basin. Summer generally brings better dispersion, though hot, still afternoons can occasionally raise ozone. Spring and autumn tend to be the most consistently clean stretches of the year.

Are air quality levels in Elisabeth-Vorstadt 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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