Worst air pollution Zakopane, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zakopane is fair. O3 and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zakopane is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Zakopane, the Tatra Mountains setting is the dominant influence on local air quality, with the Tatra gateway resort town for skiing and hiking adding to seasonal pressure from seasonal residential heating emissions. The surrounding Małopolskie landscape generally allows reasonable dispersal on most days, though winter inversions can trap emissions locally.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
41.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
34.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zakopane right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zakopane is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zakopane?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zakopane will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zakopane?
You're most likely to spot worse air in Zakopane when spruce and pine pollen peaks or in periods marked by the Tatra gateway resort town for skiing and hiking; the picture usually improves again once the season turns and the local weather pattern changes for good.
Are air quality levels in Zakopane 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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