Worst air pollution Zürich, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Zürich is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 43.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Zürich is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 38.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zürich's air quality is generally good for a major European financial centre, benefiting from the Lake Zürich corridor and the surrounding Mittelland providing consistent ventilation from the west. Vehicle traffic on the A1 and surrounding cantonal road network contributes the primary local emissions, while wood burning adds seasonal PM2.5 in winter and the Alpine Föhn wind periodically delivers outstanding clean mountain air to the city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
43.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
38.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zürich right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Zürich is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 39.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 43.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zürich?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Zürich will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 38.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zürich?
At Zürich, winter brings the poorest readings, as vehicle traffic and dense urban activity build up around the lake basin whenever the usual breeze fails to stir the air. Once spring arrives, dispersion improves steadily, and summer stays largely clear except during rare heatwaves; autumn tends to be another comparatively mild, steady stretch.
Are air quality levels in Zürich 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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