Worst air pollution Mingəçevir, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mingəçevir is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 32.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mingəçevir is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mingəçevir's air quality reflects the Azerbaijan Kura River valley's hydropower reservoir position at 60 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the light industrial, textile, and services corridor contributing local sources. The Kura River valley provides limited waterway ventilation, while winter heating under valley inversions and the regional Azerbaijani industrial background maintain moderate Azerbaijani provincial city readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

32.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

30.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mingəçevir right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mingəçevir is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 32.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mingəçevir?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mingəçevir will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mingəçevir?

Air quality in Mingəçevir tends to be worse when vehicle traffic along with textile and manufacturing operations build up and the surrounding valley traps air close to the ground. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.

Are air quality levels in Mingəçevir 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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