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

Today (9 August): Air quality in Elisabeth-Vorstadt is fair. PM1 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 44.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Elisabeth-Vorstadt is fair. O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 41.2/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

44.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

43.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

44.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Medium

41.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

41.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Elisabeth-Vorstadt right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Elisabeth-Vorstadt is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 44.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elisabeth-Vorstadt?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Elisabeth-Vorstadt will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 39.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 41.2/100).

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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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