Worst air pollution Targovishte, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Targovishte is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Targovishte is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Targovishte's air quality reflects the flat Sub-Balkan valley in northeastern Bulgaria, with vehicle traffic on the A2 motorway and surrounding manufacturing and agricultural operations contributing local sources. Winter residential wood and coal burning generates elevated PM2.5, while the surrounding Balkan mountain range to the south and the Rhodope foothills create partial topographic enclosure and the flat Danubian plain to the north provides better dispersal on northerly wind days throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

31.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

15.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

34.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Targovishte right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Targovishte is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Targovishte?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Targovishte will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Targovishte?

In Targovishte, reduced air quality is most noticeable when linden and acacia pollen peaks, and on days affected by vehicle traffic on the A2 motorway and local manufacturing and agricultural operations; the rest of the calendar year is generally more forgiving for air quality.

Are air quality levels in Targovishte 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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