Worst air pollution Breite - Basel, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Breite is fair. NO2 and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Breite is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Breite's air quality reflects its position near the French border in southern Basel, with cross-border commuter traffic and the district's residential character contributing modest local emissions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
48.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
34.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Breite right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Breite is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Breite?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Breite will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Breite?
Calm winter weather is when Breite's air quality suffers most, with vehicle traffic and cross-border industry settling over the plain instead of dispersing as they normally would. Warmer months bring noticeably better airflow across this flat terrain, with only the occasional summer ozone spike breaking an otherwise clean pattern through spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Breite 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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