Worst air pollution Velden am Wörthersee, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Velden am Wörthersee 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: 39.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Velden am Wörthersee is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Velden am Wörthersee's air quality benefits from its lakeside position, with lake breezes providing reasonable ventilation across this popular Carinthian resort. Summer tourism traffic is the primary seasonal source of local emissions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
39.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
42.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Velden am Wörthersee right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Velden am Wörthersee is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Velden am Wörthersee?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Velden am Wörthersee will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Velden am Wörthersee?
Velden am Wörthersee's air quality is at its poorest on calm winter mornings, as vehicle traffic and lake-season tourism settle under the basin's characteristic inversion. Lake breezes and warmer conditions bring noticeably better airflow through spring and summer, aside from occasional ozone peaks during a heatwave. Autumn tends to be calm and comparatively clean.
Are air quality levels in Velden am Wörthersee 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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