Bucharest: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Bucharest. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Bucharest:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 7 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 11 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 52 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 5 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 178 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Bucharest, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 1.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Bucharest? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 7 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Bucharest in the last 7 days was: 10 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 5 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Bucharest? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Bucharest is: 11 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Bucharest? (ozone (O3))
52 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
5 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
1 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
178 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Quality of life in Bucharest

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Bucharest

16-day weather forecast for Bucharest: today around 33°C (rain), lows near 20°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 29 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Bucharest

The UV index in Bucharest today is 6.2 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Bucharest — compare nearby locations.

• Ploieşti 7 µg/m³
• RousseBulgaria 7 µg/m³
• Buzău 4 µg/m³
• Piteşti 8 µg/m³
• Brașov 11 µg/m³
• PlevenBulgaria 10 µg/m³
• Iași 5 µg/m³
• Cluj-Napoca 8 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Bucharest today?

The current average PM2.5 across Bucharest is about 7 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Bucharest?

Right now PM2.5 in Bucharest averages about 7 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Bucharest?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Bucharest was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 10 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Bucharest today?

The UV index in Bucharest today is 6.2 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Bucharest?

Strong wind (about 29 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.