Worst air pollution Nizhniy Novgorod, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nizhniy Novgorod is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 13.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nizhniy Novgorod is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 13.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nizhniy Novgorod's air quality reflects the flat Russia Volga-Oka River confluence at 75 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the GAZ automotive, petrochemical, and manufacturing corridor generating elevated PM2.5 under winter anticyclonic inversions. The Volga-Oka valley provides limited waterway ventilation, while winter residential heating and the automotive industrial background create seasonal PM2.5 challenges and Nizhniy Novgorod generally maintains moderate to elevated Russian Volga automotive industrial capital readings throughout the winter months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
13.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Good
13.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nizhniy Novgorod right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nizhniy Novgorod is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 13.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 13.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nizhniy Novgorod?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nizhniy Novgorod will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 13.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 13.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nizhniy Novgorod?
In Nizhniy Novgorod, traffic emissions, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, as well as light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Nizhniy Novgorod 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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