Worst air pollution Zadar, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Zadar is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 48.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zadar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 52.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Zadar's air quality benefits from its exceptional Dalmatian coastal position on the Zadar Channel, with consistent Adriatic sea breezes and the powerful Bura wind from the Dinaric Alps providing reliable and often dramatic natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway and the ferry port operations contribute local sources, while the outstanding maritime exposure and the Bura wind's frequency generally maintain Zadar among Croatia's cleaner coastal urban environments.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

48.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

48.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

52.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

52.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Zadar right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zadar is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 48.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zadar?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zadar will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 52.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Zadar?

The most noticeable dips in Zadar's air quality come when local tree and grass pollen peaks, or because of vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway and the ferry port operations; the months that follow, the local setting keeps things noticeably clearer than average.

Are air quality levels in Zadar 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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