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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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