Worst air pollution Carouge, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Carouge is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Carouge is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Carouge's air quality reflects its position as a dense historic Geneva suburb on the Arve river, with vehicle traffic on surrounding streets contributing local sources within the broader Geneva basin.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

39.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

36.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

36.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Carouge right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Carouge is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Carouge?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Carouge will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Carouge?

Carouge's poorest air quality shows up when winter calm lets vehicle traffic and international commuter activity accumulate near the lakeshore rather than clearing out with the usual breeze. Summer usually brings much better dispersion, aside from the odd ozone spike during a hot, still afternoon, and spring and autumn tend to be the steadiest months.

Are air quality levels in Carouge 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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