Worst air pollution Lecce, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lecce is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lecce is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lecce's air quality benefits from its elevated Apulian plateau position at 49 metres, with consistent Adriatic and Ionian sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation across the Salento peninsula. Vehicle traffic on the SS16 and surrounding agricultural and tourism industry are the primary local sources, while the open flat Puglia plain and dual-coast sea breeze ventilation generally maintain Lecce among southern Italy's more moderate urban air quality environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
45.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
45.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Lecce right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lecce is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 45.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 45.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lecce?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lecce will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 41.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lecce?
The most noticeable dips in Lecce's air quality come when torrent corridor olive and almond pollen peaks, or because of vehicle traffic on the SS16 and surrounding agricultural and tourism industry; beyond that, the area's natural ventilation keeps air quality consistently favourable through the remainder of the year.
Are air quality levels in Lecce 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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