Worst air pollution Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) - Zürich, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) is fair. PM1 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 48.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kreis 11's air quality reflects its position as a major northern Zürich commercial and rail hub, with vehicle and rail traffic contributing the primary local emissions to this rapidly developing district.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
48.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
35.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 23.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 48.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach)?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach)?
Calm winter mornings are when Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach)'s air quality suffers most, with vehicle traffic and dense urban activity sitting close to the lakeshore instead of dispersing as they normally would. The rest of the year sees much better conditions, with summer's ozone spikes limited to the hottest, stillest days, and spring and autumn generally reliable.
Are air quality levels in Kreis 11 (Affoltern/Oerlikon/Seebach) 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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