Worst air pollution Ferrara, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ferrara is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 60.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ferrara is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 55.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ferrara's air quality faces the Po Valley's enclosed flat basin, with vehicle traffic and agricultural emissions from the lower Po delta contributing elevated PM2.5. Winter anticyclones trap all emission sources for extended periods, while summer ozone from the valley's combined agricultural and vehicle sources adds a significant warm-season dimension.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

60.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

60.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

55.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

55.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ferrara right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ferrara is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 60.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ferrara?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ferrara will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 55.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 55.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ferrara?

In Ferrara, reduced air quality is most noticeable when canal network oak and plane pollen peaks, and on days affected by vehicle traffic and agricultural emissions from the lower Po delta; conditions generally improve once the season shifts and rainfall or stronger winds return.

Are air quality levels in Ferrara 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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