Worst air pollution Nicosia, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nicosia is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nicosia is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nicosia's air quality faces challenging seasonal patterns, with the inland Mesaoria plain's enclosed position between the Kyrenia and Troodos mountain ranges limiting dispersal under calm summer anticyclonic conditions and driving high ozone from intense Mediterranean heat and vehicle emissions. Winter wood burning contributes PM2.5, while Saharan dust intrusions from North Africa and the Middle East periodically deliver dramatic PM10 episodes across the entire island.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
38.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
38.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nicosia right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nicosia is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nicosia?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nicosia will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nicosia?
People in Nicosia tend to notice reduced air quality when pine and cypress pollen peaks, or because of winter wood burning contributes PM2.5, while Saharan dust intrusions from North Africa; the rest of the calendar year is generally more forgiving for air quality.
Are air quality levels in Nicosia 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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