Worst air pollution Colosseum - Rome, today and tomorrow
Today (18 July): Air quality in Colosseum is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (19 July 2026): Air quality in Colosseum is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rome's Colosseum sits within one of the city's highest-traffic zones, with vehicle emissions elevating NO₂ and PM10 significantly above residential averages. Winter temperature inversions trap exhaust emissions across the historic centre, producing the worst annual pollution episodes.
Today - 18 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
37.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Colosseum right now?
On 18 July 2026, overall air quality in Colosseum is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Colosseum?
On 19 July 2026, air quality conditions in Colosseum will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Colosseum?
Colosseum residents notice reduced air quality mainly when local tree and grass allergens peaks, and during spells of vehicle emissions; conditions generally improve once the season shifts and rainfall or stronger winds return.
Are air quality levels in Colosseum 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: 18 July 2026 at 21:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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