Worst air pollution Vichy, today and tomorrow
Today (12 August): Air quality in Vichy is medium. AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 43.5/100).
Tomorrow (13 August 2026): Air quality in Vichy is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 46.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vichy experiences air quality shaped by valley motorway traffic and light industry, in a setting close to the Allier, though mountain valley winds alternate with calm temperature inversions, limiting how much pollution can build up locally. Winter is usually the toughest season, as cold air settles in the valleys and traps emissions for days, while summer sees better dispersion apart from occasional ozone build-up lower down.
Today - 12 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Medium
43.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 13 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
46.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
Pollen forecast in Vichy
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vichy right now?
On 12 August 2026, overall air quality in Vichy is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 43.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vichy?
On 13 August 2026, air quality conditions in Vichy will be worse than today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 46.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vichy?
In Vichy, the worst combined pollen and air quality days tend to come when valley motorway traffic and light industry coincide with the peak birch and oak pollen season in spring; mountain valley winds alternate with calm temperature inversions, so conditions usually improve within a day or two. The presence of alpine valley pasture and orchards in the area adds another layer to the local pattern.
Are air quality levels in Vichy 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 12 August 2026 at 20:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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