Worst air pollution Mendrisio, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mendrisio is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mendrisio is fair. 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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Mendrisio's air quality reflects its position near the Italian border in southern Ticino, with cross-border commuter and freight traffic on the A2 motorway contributing local sources within this narrow valley.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Medium

53.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

53.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.7/100

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

13.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

47.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mendrisio right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mendrisio is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 25.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mendrisio?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mendrisio will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 47.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mendrisio?

On a still winter morning, vehicle traffic and tourism at Mendrisio 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 Mendrisio 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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