Worst air pollution Genoa, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Genoa is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; NO2 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 66.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Genoa is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 71.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Genoa's air quality faces challenging topography, with the city built on narrow coastal terraces between the Ligurian Sea and the steep Apennine ridge that effectively traps vehicle, port, and industrial emissions on calm days. The Scirocco and Tramontana winds provide periodic ventilation, but Genoa's enclosed valley position and heavy port traffic make it one of northern Italy's more challenging urban air quality environments.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
66.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
71.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Genoa right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Genoa is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 66.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Genoa?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Genoa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 71.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 71.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Genoa?
Genoa residents notice reduced air quality mainly when olive and cypress peaks pollen peaks, and during spells of the Scirocco and Tramontana winds provide periodic ventilation, but Genoa's enclosed valley position; a shift to wetter or windier weather typically brings noticeable relief.
Are air quality levels in Genoa 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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