Worst air pollution Tulcea, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Tulcea is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 35.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tulcea is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Tulcea's air quality reflects the Danube delta gateway position in southeastern Romania, with vehicle traffic on the DN22 and the surrounding port and fishing operations and grain terminal contributing local sources. The Danube delta's wetland landscape generally provides good natural ventilation on most days, while winter residential wood and coal burning generates seasonal PM2.5 elevation and the Black Sea wind corridor provides consistent maritime ventilation across the flat Dobrogea region.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

35.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

35.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

31.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

30.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Tulcea right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tulcea is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 35.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tulcea?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tulcea will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Tulcea?

Residents in Tulcea are most likely to spot reduced air quality when channel corridor poplar and willow pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the DN22 and the local port and fishing operations and grain terminal; the clearest air tends to follow a change in wind direction or rainfall here.

Are air quality levels in Tulcea 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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