Worst air pollution Astana, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Astana is fair. PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 58.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Astana is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 54.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Astana's air quality reflects the flat Kazakhstan steppe plateau's Ishim River plain at 347 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government, construction, and energy corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Central Asian steppe dust generates elevated PM10 during spring and autumn wind events, while winter residential coal and gas heating generates elevated PM2.5 under severe anticyclonic inversions in this extremely cold purpose-built capital and Astana generally maintains moderate to elevated Central Asian steppe capital readings throughout the winter months.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
58.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
51.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
58.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
54.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
51.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
54.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Astana right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Astana is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 58.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Astana?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Astana will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 35.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 54.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Astana?
In Astana, vehicle traffic, the local power plant, as well as construction dust are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Astana 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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