Worst air pollution Brig-Glis, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Brig-Glis 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: 46.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Brig-Glis is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Brig-Glis' air quality reflects its position at the Rhône valley's upper end near the Simplon and Furka routes, with vehicle and rail traffic contributing local sources under the valley's inversion tendency.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
46.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
46.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
44.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brig-Glis right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Brig-Glis is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 46.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brig-Glis?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Brig-Glis will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brig-Glis?
Brig-Glis sees its worst air quality when winter calm lets vehicle traffic and orchard and vineyard machinery pool along the Rhone, held in by the valley's steep, enclosing walls. The rest of the year sees much better conditions in this dry valley, with summer's ozone spikes limited to the hottest, stillest afternoons.
Are air quality levels in Brig-Glis 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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