Worst air pollution Reichenbach Falls - Interlaken, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Reichenbach Falls is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Reichenbach Falls is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Reichenbach Falls' air quality benefits from its Bernese Oberland gorge position, with the waterfall's spray providing natural air washing amid otherwise clean, forested mountain valley conditions.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

39.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

33.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

16.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Reichenbach Falls right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Reichenbach Falls is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Reichenbach Falls?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Reichenbach Falls will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Reichenbach Falls?

Reichenbach Falls sees its worst air quality when winter calm lets vehicle traffic and administrative and commuter activity pool along the Aare, held in by the valley's enclosing terrain. 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 Reichenbach Falls 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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