Worst air pollution Peristéri, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Peristéri is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Peristéri is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Peristeri's air quality reflects its position in the densely urbanised western Athens metropolitan area, with the Attiki Odos ring road and the A1 national road generating concentrated vehicle emissions alongside the dense residential and commercial character of one of Greece's most populated municipalities. The Attica basin's enclosed position between Hymettus, Pendeli, and Parnes concentrates all emissions under the persistent Athenian temperature inversions, and Peristeri's urban density keeps readings consistently among the higher values in the broader Athens metropolitan area.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

39.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Peristéri right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Peristéri is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Peristéri?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Peristéri will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Peristéri?

The most noticeable dips in Peristéri's air quality come when pine and cypress pollen peaks, or because of the Attiki Odos ring road and the A1 national road; the remainder of the year typically brings clearer, more consistent conditions.

Are air quality levels in Peristéri 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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