Worst air pollution Olkusz, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Olkusz is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Olkusz is poor. O3 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 72.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Poor

65.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

65.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

29.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

32.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Poor

72.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

37.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

72.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

45.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

31.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

41.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Olkusz right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Olkusz is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Olkusz?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Olkusz will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 72.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 72.1/100).

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.

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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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