Worst air pollution Minsk, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Minsk is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Minsk is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 33.0/100). 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 - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
33.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Minsk right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Minsk is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Minsk?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Minsk will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 33.0/100).
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.
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: 10 August 2026 at 08:45 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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