Worst air pollution Novosibirsk, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Novosibirsk is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Novosibirsk is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 26.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Novosibirsk's air quality reflects the flat West Siberian Plain's Ob River position at 162 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, vehicle density, and heating corridor generating elevated PM2.5 under severe winter anticyclonic inversions. The flat Siberian plain allows reasonable summer dispersal, while winter residential coal and gas heating under extreme anticyclonic inversions creates severe seasonal PM2.5 and Novosibirsk generally maintains among Russia's more significantly winter heating-challenged major Siberian city environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
26.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Novosibirsk right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Novosibirsk is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Novosibirsk?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Novosibirsk will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 26.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Novosibirsk?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Novosibirsk are vehicle traffic together with textile and manufacturing operations, particularly once residential heating ramps up. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates. This effect eases considerably during the warmer months.
Are air quality levels in Novosibirsk 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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