Worst air pollution Monza, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Monza is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and PM1 are moderate; O3 and HCHO are fair; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 48.6/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Monza is poor. AQI worsens to poor; NO2 increases to poor; O3 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 61.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Monza's air quality faces the Po Valley's enclosed basin topography, with vehicle traffic on the SS36 and surrounding automotive industry generating elevated PM2.5 alongside Formula One circuit event emissions. The flat Po plain's persistent winter anticyclones trap all local sources, while summer Po Valley ozone adds a significant warm-season dimension.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Moderate

48.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Moderate

48.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Moderate

44.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

47.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

1.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

21.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

41.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Poor

61.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Moderate

49.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Moderate

44.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

61.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

45.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

1.5/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

22.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Moderate

41.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Monza right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Monza is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 48.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 48.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Monza?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Monza will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 61.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Monza?

Air quality dips in Monza mostly track oak and plane pollen peaks and periods of vehicle traffic on the SS36 and surrounding automotive industry; wind and rain both help clear the air fairly quickly here.

Are air quality levels in Monza 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 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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