Worst air pollution Kazanlak, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kazanlak is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 73.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kazanlak is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; HCHO decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 69.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Poor
73.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
73.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Poor
69.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
69.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Kazanlak right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kazanlak is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 73.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 73.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kazanlak?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kazanlak will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 69.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 69.1/100).
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.
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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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