Worst air pollution Voronezh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Voronezh is fair. O3 and SO2 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Voronezh is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 41.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Voronezh's air quality reflects the flat Central Russian Upland's Voronezh River position at 165 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, chemical, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 under winter anticyclonic inversions. The flat Russian plain allows reasonable summer dispersal, while winter residential heating and the industrial background create seasonal PM2.5 challenges and Voronezh generally maintains moderate to elevated Russian central European capital readings throughout the winter months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
42.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
41.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Voronezh right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Voronezh is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 20.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Voronezh?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Voronezh will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 41.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Voronezh?
In Voronezh, vehicle traffic, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, together with light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Voronezh 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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