Worst air pollution Płock, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Płock is fair. O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 51.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Płock is fair. O3 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 51.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Płock's air quality reflects the Vistula river in central Poland, with the PKN Orlen petroleum refinery — Poland's largest — generating elevated SO₂, benzene, and industrial PM2.5 alongside vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway. The flat Mazovian lowland provides reasonable dispersal, while winter residential coal burning adds seasonal PM2.5 and the Orlen refinery makes Płock Poland's most distinctively refinery-defined urban environment.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

51.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

51.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

22.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

51.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

51.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

45.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

20.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Płock right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Płock is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 51.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Płock?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Płock will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 20.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 51.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Płock?

People in Płock tend to notice reduced air quality when local tree and grass pollen peaks, or because of the PKN Orlen petroleum refinery — Poland's largest —; a change of season or a spell of wind usually clears things up again.

Are air quality levels in Płock 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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