Worst air pollution St. Gotthard Pass - Altdorf, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in St. Gotthard Pass is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 42.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in St. Gotthard Pass is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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St. Gotthard Pass' air quality reflects its historic role as a major north-south Alpine transit route, with seasonal tourist traffic and the nearby tunnel's ventilation systems the primary local sources.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

42.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

44.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in St. Gotthard Pass right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in St. Gotthard Pass is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 42.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in St. Gotthard Pass?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in St. Gotthard Pass will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in St. Gotthard Pass?

St. Gotthard Pass' exposed, high-elevation position keeps air quality excellent almost year-round, with only a short peak-season window when seasonal tourist and cable car traffic adds a small, temporary bump. Otherwise thin air and minimal development keep conditions consistently outstanding.

Are air quality levels in St. Gotthard Pass 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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