Worst air pollution Riga Central Market - Riga, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Riga Central Market is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Riga Central Market is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Riga Central Market shares Riga's broader air quality pattern, driven mainly by vehicle traffic and visitor footfall around the landmark, though its own density and layout add some local variation.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

27.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

30.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Riga Central Market right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Riga Central Market is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 27.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Riga Central Market?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Riga Central Market will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Riga Central Market?

In Riga Central Market, reduced air quality is most noticeable when birch and oak pollen peaks or during spells of vehicle traffic and visitor footfall around the landmark, similar to the rest of Riga; conditions typically improve once winds or rain move through the area.

Are air quality levels in Riga Central Market 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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