Worst air pollution Jelgava, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Jelgava is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 25.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Jelgava is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Jelgava's air quality reflects the flat Latvian Zemgale plain at the Lielupe river, with vehicle traffic on the A8 and the surrounding food processing, sugar manufacturing, and university operations contributing local sources. Baltic westerlies generally provide reasonable ventilation on most days, while winter residential wood and heating oil burning generates seasonal PM2.5 elevation and the flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal, generally maintaining Jelgava among Latvia's more moderate provincial urban environments throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

25.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

34.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Jelgava right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Jelgava is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 25.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jelgava?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jelgava will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Jelgava?

Jelgava residents notice reduced air quality mainly when birch and linden pollen peaks, and during spells of vehicle traffic on the A8 and the surrounding food processing, sugar manufacturing, and university operations; a shift to wetter or windier weather typically brings noticeable relief.

Are air quality levels in Jelgava 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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