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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