Worst air pollution Semey, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Semey is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 36.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Semey is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Semey's air quality reflects the flat Kazakhstan eastern steppe Irtysh River plain at 205 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, government, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. The former Soviet Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site's environmental legacy represents the most historically significant environmental context, while winter residential coal heating under severe anticyclonic inversions generates elevated PM2.5 and Semey generally maintains moderate to elevated Kazakh eastern steppe city readings throughout the winter months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
36.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Semey right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Semey is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 36.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Semey?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Semey will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Semey?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Semey are traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, as well as crop farming, particularly once temperatures drop in winter. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels. This effect eases considerably during the warmer months.
Are air quality levels in Semey 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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