Worst air pollution Karlovy Vary, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Karlovy Vary is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 37.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Karlovy Vary is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Local air quality in Karlovy Vary tracks closely with vehicle traffic and tourism trapped by the valley, given its position in a valley of the Ore Mountains spa region in Karlovy Vary Region. Wind and precipitation are the main levers for clearing the air here, with the stillest conditions generally producing the town's weakest readings.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

37.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Karlovy Vary right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Karlovy Vary is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 37.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Karlovy Vary?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Karlovy Vary will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Karlovy Vary?

The main drivers of poor air days in Karlovy Vary are birch and beech pollen and vehicle traffic and tourism trapped by the valley; once these ease, Karlovy Vary Region's typical weather patterns generally bring a return to clearer conditions.

Are air quality levels in Karlovy Vary 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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