Worst air pollution Bundeshaus - Bern, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bundeshaus is medium. AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 49.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bundeshaus is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 45.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bundeshaus' air quality benefits from its elevated terrace position overlooking the Aare gorge, with limited traffic around this government building keeping conditions generally good within central Bern.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

49.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

49.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

45.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

45.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bundeshaus right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bundeshaus is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 49.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 49.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bundeshaus?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bundeshaus will be worse than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 34.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 45.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bundeshaus?

Calm winter conditions are when Bundeshaus' air quality suffers most, with vehicle traffic and administrative and commuter activity settling into the valley instead of clearing with the wind as usual. Once spring arrives, dispersion improves steadily along the valley floor, and summer stays largely clear except during rare heatwaves; autumn tends to be comparatively mild.

Are air quality levels in Bundeshaus 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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