Worst air pollution Pernau - Wels, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pernau 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: 48.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pernau is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 39.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pernau's air quality reflects its position within Wels' industrial Traun valley setting, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads contributing local sources alongside the broader Alpine foreland industrial background.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
48.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
39.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.2/100
Other Landmarks in Wels
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pernau right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pernau is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 28.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 48.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pernau?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pernau will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 39.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pernau?
Air quality at Pernau is usually worst on calm winter mornings, when vehicle traffic and light industry settle under a temperature inversion typical of the Alpine foreland. Summer generally brings better ventilation, occasionally interrupted by the Alpine Föhn wind clearing the air entirely, though hot spells can raise ozone. Spring and autumn tend to be the steadiest.
Are air quality levels in Pernau 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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