Worst air pollution Spittal an der Drau, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Spittal an der Drau is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Spittal an der Drau is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Spittal an der Drau's air quality reflects its Drau valley position between the Carinthian and Tauern Alps, with vehicle traffic on the A10 motorway the primary local source. The valley can trap emissions under winter inversions.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

38.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Medium

43.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Spittal an der Drau right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Spittal an der Drau is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Spittal an der Drau?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Spittal an der Drau will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Spittal an der Drau?

The poorest conditions at Spittal an der Drau tend to occur during still winter spells, as vehicle traffic and lake-season tourism become trapped under a basin inversion common to this part of Carinthia. Conditions improve considerably through spring and summer, when lake breezes and stronger winds help clear the air. Autumn is typically calm and comparatively clean.

Are air quality levels in Spittal an der Drau 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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