Worst air pollution Vitosha - Sofia, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Vitosha is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Vitosha is fair. All 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, Vitosha sees air quality driven mainly by vehicle traffic and local street-level emissions. 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 15:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
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
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vitosha right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vitosha is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vitosha?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vitosha 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 Vitosha?
Vitosha sees its worst air quality alongside birch and oak pollen peaks and vehicle traffic and local street-level emissions, mirroring the pattern across Sofia; things typically clear up once the weather turns more active.
Are air quality levels in Vitosha 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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