Worst air pollution Nikiszowiec - Katowice, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nikiszowiec is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nikiszowiec is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 59.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The a historic red-brick miners' settlement district location of Nikiszowiec plays the biggest role in local air quality, with vehicle traffic and local urban emissions adding to seasonal pressure from traffic on the surrounding expressway network. The surrounding Śląskie landscape generally allows reasonable dispersal on most days, though winter inversions can trap emissions locally.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
38.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
59.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nikiszowiec right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nikiszowiec is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nikiszowiec?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nikiszowiec will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 59.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nikiszowiec?
Air quality dips in Nikiszowiec mostly track when birch and oak pollen peaks or in periods marked by vehicle traffic and local urban emissions; the picture usually improves again once the season turns and the local weather pattern changes for good.
Are air quality levels in Nikiszowiec 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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