Worst air pollution Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Sofia, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 40.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Within Sofia, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral sees air quality driven mainly by vehicle traffic and visitor footfall around the landmark. Conditions generally follow the broader Sofia pattern, though the district's own street layout and building density shift local exposure somewhat.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Medium

40.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

40.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 40.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral sees its worst air quality alongside birch and oak pollen peaks and vehicle traffic and visitor footfall around the landmark, mirroring the pattern across Sofia; things typically clear up once the weather turns more active.

Are air quality levels in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 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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