Worst air pollution Pirna, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pirna is fair. NO2 and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pirna is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 43.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pirna's local air quality is shaped mainly by traffic on the surrounding road network and nearby light industry and agriculture, set within the Elbe valley and Erzgebirge foothills. Gently rolling Saxon terrain generally allows moderate dispersal, while continental air masses and the region's industrial legacy shape background air quality throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
40.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
43.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Pirna right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pirna is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pirna?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pirna will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 43.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pirna?
Residents in Pirna are most likely to notice reduced air quality when ash, birch, and maple pollen peaks, or on calm, hot days when local sources build up; traffic passing through town adds a modest local contribution. A modest late-summer ragweed presence is typical here, as in nearby eastern regions. Afternoon breezes usually clear out any buildup from the morning.
Are air quality levels in Pirna 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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