Worst air pollution Nagykanizsa, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Nagykanizsa is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 49.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Nagykanizsa is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM1: 27.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Nagykanizsa's air quality reflects its position on the plain near Lake Balaton's southwest, with agricultural activity and vehicle traffic across the plain contributing the main local sources through the year. Weather patterns typical of Zala shape how quickly pollutants clear, with conditions generally improving whenever winds pick up or rain moves through, while calmer, high-pressure spells tend to let local emissions accumulate for longer than elsewhere in the region.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Moderate

49.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Moderate

42.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

22.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

49.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.9/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

45.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 02:00

AQI:

Fair

27.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.7/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nagykanizsa right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Nagykanizsa is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 49.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 49.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nagykanizsa?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Nagykanizsa will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM1: 27.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nagykanizsa?

Air quality dips in Nagykanizsa are most closely tied to oak and birch pollen and spells of agricultural activity and vehicle traffic across the plain; the rest of the calendar in Zala tends to bring steadier, more favourable conditions overall.

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

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