Worst air pollution Minsk, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Minsk is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Minsk is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 26.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Minsk's air quality reflects the flat Belarusian glacial plain's Svislach River position at 220 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, vehicle density, and heating corridor generating elevated PM2.5 under winter anticyclonic inversions. Consistent Atlantic westerlies provide background ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate heating and industrial emissions and Minsk generally maintains moderate to elevated Eastern European capital city readings throughout the winter months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
22.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
26.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Minsk right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Minsk is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Minsk?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Minsk will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 26.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Minsk?
Air quality in Minsk tends to be worse when road traffic along with textile and manufacturing operations build up and dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Minsk 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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