Worst air pollution Olkusz, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Olkusz is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; SO2 is moderate; PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 79.6/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Olkusz is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 62.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Olkusz's air quality reflects its position near the Białka stream, with zinc and lead mining on the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland and vehicle traffic on the surrounding road network standing out as the two main local drivers. Background levels here are broadly typical for Małopolskie, with the clearest air following spells of wind or rain.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Poor
79.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
79.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
40.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Poor
62.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
41.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.0/100
Pollen forecast in Olkusz
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Olkusz right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Olkusz is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 79.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 79.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Olkusz?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Olkusz will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 62.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Olkusz?
Reduced air quality in Olkusz is most likely when pine and oak pollen peaks or because of zinc and lead mining on the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland; the rest of the calendar year is generally more forgiving for air quality here than these peak weeks.
Are air quality levels in Olkusz 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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