Worst air pollution Szombathely, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Szombathely is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 44.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Szombathely is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 43.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Szombathely's air quality reflects its position in the flat Vas county plain near the Austrian border in western Hungary, with vehicle traffic on the M86 and the surrounding automotive parts and electronics manufacturing industry contributing local sources. The flat Transdanubian terrain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal, while winter residential heating and temperature inversions contribute seasonal PM2.5 elevation, and Szombathely's westernmost Hungarian position exposes it to relatively cleaner Alpine and Austrian air masses on prevailing westerly wind days.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

44.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

44.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

43.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Szombathely right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Szombathely is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 44.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Szombathely?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Szombathely will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 26.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 43.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Szombathely?

You're most likely to notice worse air in Szombathely when local tree and grass allergens peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the M86 and the surrounding automotive parts and electronics manufacturing industry; conditions usually ease once the wet season or windier weather returns.

Are air quality levels in Szombathely 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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