Worst air pollution Varna, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Varna is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Varna is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Varna's air quality benefits from its Black Sea coastal position, with consistent easterly and northeasterly Black Sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along Bulgaria's main resort coast. Vehicle traffic on the surrounding road network and the Varna port complex are the primary local emission sources, while winter residential wood and coal burning generates seasonal PM2.5 peaks across this northeastern Bulgarian coastal city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
36.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Varna right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Varna is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Varna?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Varna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Varna?
You're likeliest to notice worse air in Varna when local combined tree and grass pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the neighbouring road network and the Varna port complex; outside those spells, this remains one of the more consistently clean-air places to be.
Are air quality levels in Varna 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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