Worst air pollution Kazanlak, today and tomorrow
Today (17 August): Air quality in Kazanlak is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; SO2 is medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 72.4/100).
Tomorrow (18 August 2026): Air quality in Kazanlak is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 74.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kazanlak's air quality reflects the Kazanlak basin in the Valley of the Roses between the Balkan Mountains and the Sredna Gora range, with vehicle traffic on the E773 and surrounding rose and lavender agricultural operations and light manufacturing contributing local sources. The valley's complete topographic enclosure creates concentration under winter inversions, while the rose processing season's distinctive floral emissions represent Kazanlak's most unique local air quality signature.
Today - 17 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
72.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
72.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
74.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
74.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Kazanlak right now?
On 17 August 2026, overall air quality in Kazanlak is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 72.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kazanlak?
On 18 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kazanlak will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 74.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kazanlak?
The most noticeable dips in Kazanlak's air quality come when local tree and grass allergens peaks, or because of vehicle traffic on the E773 and surrounding rose and lavender agricultural operations and light manufacturing; background levels usually settle back down once the season changes.
Are air quality levels in Kazanlak 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: 17 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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