Worst air pollution Belfort, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Belfort is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 49.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Belfort is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 35.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Belfort, light industry and river-valley traffic is the primary local source affecting air quality, near the Yonne, while the Saone and Doubs valleys channel airflow, which provides a natural check on pollution build-up. Winter brings the worst air quality, as calm, cold conditions trap heating and traffic emissions in the river valleys; summer is generally cleaner, though occasional heatwaves can push ozone levels up.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Medium

49.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

49.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

35.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Belfort right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Belfort is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 49.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Belfort?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Belfort will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 35.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Belfort?

In Belfort, the combination of light industry and river-valley traffic and heavy oak and hornbeam pollen in spring is what most affects sensitive groups; the Saone and Doubs valleys channel airflow, so poor conditions rarely last more than a couple of days. The presence of Burgundy vineyards and cereal plains in the area adds another layer to the local pattern.

Are air quality levels in Belfort 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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