Worst air pollution Desio, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Desio is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 67.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Desio is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 63.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Desio's setting on the Lombard plain in Milan's northern hinterland means vehicle traffic in the dense Milan metropolitan belt drives most of the local variation in air quality across the year. The Lombardia terrain nearby can trap emissions under stable conditions, though stronger winds or rainfall usually bring noticeable improvement, and residents typically notice the clearest air during the more unsettled, windier stretches of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
67.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Poor
63.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Desio right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Desio is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 67.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 67.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Desio?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Desio will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 63.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Desio?
oak and plane pollen peaks and periods of vehicle traffic in the dense Milan metropolitan belt are the two main triggers for reduced air quality in Desio; most other times, the Lombardia area sees comparatively steady, breathable conditions.
Are air quality levels in Desio 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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