Worst air pollution Maxglan - Salzburg, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Maxglan is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 43.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Maxglan is fair. NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Maxglan's air quality reflects its position near Salzburg Airport, with aviation and vehicle traffic contributing local NOx alongside the enclosed valley's tendency to trap emissions under winter inversions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
43.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Maxglan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Maxglan is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 43.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Maxglan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Maxglan will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Maxglan?
The worst conditions at Maxglan usually appear during still winter spells, as vehicle traffic and tourism become trapped by the surrounding ridges under a basin inversion. Conditions improve markedly through spring and summer as winds pick up, aside from occasional ozone spikes in prolonged heat. Autumn is typically calm and comparatively clear.
Are air quality levels in Maxglan 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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