Worst air pollution Dobrich, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Dobrich is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 35.0/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Dobrich is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 19.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Dobrich's air quality reflects the flat Dobruja agricultural plateau in northeastern Bulgaria, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding road network and agricultural dust from the surrounding Dobruja grain farming contributing local sources. Winter residential wood and coal burning generates elevated PM2.5, while the flat Black Sea coastal plain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal and the Black Sea's easterly and northeasterly breezes provide periodic maritime ventilation.
Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
35.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Good
19.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
11.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.2/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Dobrich right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Dobrich is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 35.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dobrich?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Dobrich will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 19.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Dobrich?
You're most likely to spot worse air in Dobrich when local tree and grass allergens peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the local road network and agricultural dust from the surrounding Dobruja grain farming; background levels usually settle back down once the season changes.
Are air quality levels in Dobrich 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: 21 September 2026 at 03:04 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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