Worst air pollution Mestre, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Mestre is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10, NO2, and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 44.8/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Mestre is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 49.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mestre's air quality reflects the Venetian mainland position on the edge of the Po Valley, sharing the Po plain's enclosed basin challenge with the additional burden of the Porto Marghera petrochemical complex generating elevated SO₂, NOₓ, and industrial PM2.5. The Laguna Veneta's sea breezes provide limited maritime ventilation, while the Po Valley's winter anticyclones create extended inversion episodes that concentrate all emission sources across the mainland.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
43.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
49.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
47.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.2/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
49.2/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mestre right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Mestre is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 44.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mestre?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Mestre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 49.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 49.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mestre?
People in Mestre tend to notice reduced air quality when waterfront oak and plane pollen peaks, or because of the additional burden of the Porto Marghera petrochemical complex; wind and rain both help clear the air fairly quickly here.
Are air quality levels in Mestre 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: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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