Worst air pollution Săcele, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Săcele is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.3/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Săcele is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Local air quality in Săcele tracks closely with vehicle traffic and residential wood-burning trapped by the terrain, given its position at the foot of the Carpathian foothills near Braşov in Braşov. Wind and precipitation are the main levers for clearing the air here, with the stillest conditions generally producing the town's weakest readings.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
41.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.4/100
Pollen forecast in Săcele
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Săcele right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Săcele is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Săcele?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Săcele will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Săcele?
Săcele residents most often flag air quality concerns during oak and hornbeam pollen season and spells of vehicle traffic and residential wood-burning trapped by the terrain; the remaining months across Braşov tend to be considerably calmer and clearer.
Are air quality levels in Săcele 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Romania?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.