Highest air pollution Ankara, today and tomorrow

Today (28 June): Air quality in Ankara is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (29 June 2026): Air quality in Ankara is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ankara's air quality reflects the Anatolian plateau's basin position at 938 metres surrounded by the Kızılırmak highlands, with vehicle traffic on the E90 and the surrounding government, manufacturing, and residential heating operations contributing local sources. Winter residential coal and wood burning generates severe PM2.5 elevation under frequent temperature inversions, while the elevated plateau position aids summer dispersal and Ankara's cold-season heating pattern represents the most significant recurring air quality challenge throughout the year.

Today - 28 June | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 29 June | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

33.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

19.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ankara right now?

On 28 June 2026, overall air quality in Ankara is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ankara?

On 29 June 2026, air quality conditions in Ankara will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100).

Are air quality levels in Ankara 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: 28 June 2026 at 18:37 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team