Worst air pollution Locarno, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Locarno is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Locarno is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 47.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Locarno's air quality benefits from its Lake Maggiore shoreline position in Ticino's mild southern climate, with lake breezes providing ventilation, though summer tourist traffic generates seasonal local emission peaks.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
53.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
47.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Locarno right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Locarno is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 53.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Locarno?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Locarno will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 47.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 47.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Locarno?
On a still winter morning, vehicle traffic and tourism at Locarno linger in this sheltered southern setting, pushing local readings to their worst point of the year. Things generally improve from spring onward, as this sheltered valley's breezes return more consistently, save for an occasional hot-weather ozone peak; autumn stays mostly mild.
Are air quality levels in Locarno 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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