Worst air pollution Gabrovo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Gabrovo is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; O3 and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 64.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Gabrovo is poor. SO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 60.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Gabrovo's air quality reflects the Yantra river valley in the central Balkan Mountains' foothills at 357 metres, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding road network and the manufacturing legacy of this former Bulgarian industrial centre contributing local sources. The surrounding Balkan highlands create topographic variation, while winter residential wood and coal burning under temperature inversions contributes seasonal PM2.5 elevation and summer conditions are considerably better with mountain breezes providing effective ventilation.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
64.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
64.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Poor
60.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
60.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Gabrovo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gabrovo is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 64.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gabrovo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gabrovo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 60.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gabrovo?
Residents in Gabrovo are most likely to spot reduced air quality when birch and beech pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the surrounding road network and the manufacturing legacy of this former Bulgarian industrial; wind and rain both help clear the air fairly quickly here.
Are air quality levels in Gabrovo 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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