Worst air pollution Olsztyn, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Olsztyn is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 30.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Olsztyn is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 31.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Olsztyn's air quality reflects its position in the Masurian Lake District of northeastern Poland, with residential wood and coal burning generating seasonal PM2.5 alongside vehicle traffic on the S51 expressway. The numerous Masurian lakes surrounding the city provide natural ventilation corridors, while the relatively low industrial base compared to southwestern Poland and the Baltic weather systems from the north generally provide cleaner background air than the heavily industrialised Silesian corridor throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
30.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
31.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Olsztyn right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Olsztyn is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 30.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Olsztyn?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Olsztyn will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 31.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Olsztyn?
Air quality dips in Olsztyn mostly track local tree and grass allergens peaks and periods of residential wood and coal burning; the rest of the calendar year is generally more forgiving for air quality. The effect is usually most noticeable for anyone spending extended time outdoors near busy roads.
Are air quality levels in Olsztyn 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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