Worst air pollution Velden am Wörthersee, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Velden am Wörthersee is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Velden am Wörthersee is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
37.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
36.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Velden am Wörthersee right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Velden am Wörthersee is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Velden am Wörthersee?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Velden am Wörthersee will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).
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.
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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