Worst air pollution Saratov, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Saratov is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Saratov is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 13.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Saratov's air quality reflects the flat Volga River western bank position at 65 metres, with vehicle density, manufacturing, and petrochemical corridor generating elevated PM2.5 under winter anticyclonic inversions. The Volga River provides limited waterway ventilation, while winter residential heating and the industrial background create seasonal PM2.5 challenges and Saratov maintains moderate to elevated Russian Volga industrial city readings throughout the winter months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
22.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
13.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.6/100
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
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Saratov right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Saratov is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Saratov?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Saratov will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 13.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 13.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Saratov?
In Saratov, road traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, and light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Saratov 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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