Worst air pollution Villars Ski Area - Montreux, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Villars Ski Area 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: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Villars Ski Area is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Villars Ski Area's air quality benefits from its elevated position above the Rhône valley near Montreux, with winter ski tourist traffic the primary seasonal local source amid generally clean mountain air.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

34.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Villars Ski Area right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Villars Ski Area is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Villars Ski Area?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Villars Ski Area will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Villars Ski Area?

Villars Ski Area's exposed, high-elevation position keeps air quality excellent almost year-round, with only a short peak-season window when seasonal tourist and cable car traffic adds a small, temporary bump. Otherwise thin air and minimal development keep conditions consistently outstanding.

Are air quality levels in Villars Ski Area 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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