Worst air pollution Ouchy - Lausanne, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ouchy is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ouchy is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ouchy's air quality benefits from its Lake Geneva harbourside position, with lake breezes providing reliable ventilation. Tourist and ferry traffic contribute modest local emissions to this popular lakeside quarter.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

38.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

33.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ouchy right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ouchy is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ouchy?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ouchy will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ouchy?

The worst stretch for air quality at Ouchy tends to be a calm winter morning, when vehicle traffic and international commuter activity gather along the lakeshore under a layer of trapped cold air. 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 Ouchy 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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