Worst air pollution Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) - Zürich, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 48.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 42.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kreis 12's air quality reflects its position near the A1 motorway's covered tunnel section, with vehicle traffic contributing local sources though the motorway covering has notably improved surface air quality.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
48.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Medium
42.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 27.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 48.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen)?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 42.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen)?
Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen)'s poorest air quality shows up when winter calm lets vehicle traffic and dense urban activity accumulate near the lakeshore rather than clearing out with the usual breeze. From spring, conditions steadily pick up, and summer stays mostly clear aside from a rare ozone spike in prolonged heat, with autumn usually just as settled.
Are air quality levels in Kreis 12 (Schwamendingen) 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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