Worst air pollution Matterhorn - Zermatt, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Matterhorn is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 38.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Matterhorn is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Matterhorn's air quality benefits from its remote, high-altitude position above the car-free Zermatt valley, with minimal human activity keeping this iconic peak among Switzerland's cleanest mountain environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
38.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
36.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Matterhorn right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Matterhorn is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 38.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Matterhorn?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Matterhorn will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 36.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Matterhorn?
Matterhorn's air quality is almost always excellent, thanks to its remote, high-elevation position. The one modest exception is during peak season, when seasonal tourist and cable car traffic adds a small, temporary bump in local emissions. Otherwise, thin mountain air and minimal development keep this site's readings consistently among the cleanest in Switzerland.
Are air quality levels in Matterhorn 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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