Worst air pollution Ascona, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ascona is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ascona is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 47.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ascona's air quality benefits from its Lake Maggiore shoreline position in Ticino's mild southern climate, with lake breezes providing ventilation, though summer resort tourist traffic generates seasonal local emission peaks.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Medium

53.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

53.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

47.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

47.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ascona right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ascona is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 53.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ascona?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ascona will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 47.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 47.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ascona?

Winter stillness is the main driver behind poor air quality at Ascona, letting vehicle traffic and tourism settle into the valley until conditions shift and clear it. Things generally improve from spring onward, as this sheltered valley's breezes return more consistently, save for an occasional hot-weather ozone peak; autumn stays mostly mild.

Are air quality levels in Ascona 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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