Worst air pollution Miskolc, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Miskolc is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Miskolc is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Miskolc's air quality faces significant challenges in the Sajó river valley of northeastern Hungary, with the legacy of steel and chemical manufacturing from the former Lenin Metallurgical Works and the remaining industrial base generating elevated PM2.5 alongside vehicle traffic on the M30 motorway. The Bükk National Park highlands to the south provide clean air on southerly winds, while winter temperature inversions in the Sajó valley concentrate heating and vehicle emissions under calm anticyclonic conditions in this historically industrial northeastern Hungarian city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
36.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
20.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
40.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.2/100
Pollen forecast in Miskolc
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Miskolc right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Miskolc is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Miskolc?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Miskolc will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 40.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Miskolc?
Residents in Miskolc are quickest to notice reduced air quality when linden and birch pollen peaks, or due to the legacy of steel and chemical manufacturing from the former Lenin Metallurgical Works and the remaining; things typically settle down again once the weather pattern shifts.
Are air quality levels in Miskolc 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Hungary?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app