Fine particles
5.1µg/m³Fair · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
ZurichAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Zurich - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 5.1 µg/m³, PM10: 7.1 µg/m³, O₃: 38 µg/m³, NO₂: 11.7 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.1 µg/m³, CO: 163 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →Zurich · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: October 23, 2026 · 03:00 · local timeParticulate matter
7.1µg/m³Good · 1 hourOzone
38µg/m³Good · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
11.7µg/m³Fair · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
0.1µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
163µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Zurich
Zurich - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-22)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 3.32 2026-10-22Highest 18.79 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
PM10Lowest 5.58 2026-10-18Highest 23.54 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
O₃Lowest 31.46 2026-10-19Highest 63.96 2026-09-032026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
NO₂Lowest 5.47 2026-08-31Highest 28.37 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
SO₂Lowest 0.18 2026-10-22Highest 0.58 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
COLowest 127.58 2026-09-05Highest 250.13 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
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| Pollutant | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 3.32 | 6.97 | 18.24 | 13.48 | 4.82 | 11.19 | 18.79 | 7 | 4.35 | 3.56 | 5.66 | 5.89 | 6.7 | 4.67 | 4.01 |
| PM10 | 6.22 | 8.83 | 22.5 | 15.9 | 5.58 | 12.85 | 23.54 | 11.68 | 7.2 | 5.91 | 9.08 | 10.57 | 11.9 | 9.55 | 6.71 |
| O₃ | 61.17 | 36.38 | 33.5 | 31.46 | 38.75 | 32.92 | 37.54 | 53.79 | 55.46 | 45.67 | 59.83 | 63.96 | 58.83 | 56.75 | 54.38 |
| NO₂ | 7.84 | 12.9 | 18.49 | 14.95 | 8.14 | 16.8 | 28.37 | 9.29 | 7.38 | 5.97 | 9.21 | 8.78 | 11.29 | 8.14 | 5.47 |
| SO₂ | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.58 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| CO | 161.04 | 193.13 | 228.33 | 207.33 | 168.25 | 198.79 | 250.13 | 152.13 | 146.75 | 127.58 | 151.33 | 164.75 | 176.46 | 163.17 | 146.79 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Zurich
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Zurich | Liechtenstein | Luxembourg | France | San Marino | Austria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 70% | 88% | 83% | 61% | 75% | 78% |
| particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 82% | 94% | 85% | 68% | 100% | 84% |
| particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³) | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 20% | 6.3% | 19% | 36% | 6.8% | 21% |
| Garbage Disposal | 81% | 100% | 84% | 59% | 50% | 84% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 89% | 100% | 83% | 73% | 100% | 91% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 84% | 94% | 82% | 48% | 75% | 82% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 38% | 19% | 29% | 54% | 75% | 34% |
| Water Pollution | 19% | 0% | 19% | 39% | 0% | 14% |
Air quality in nearby cities
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Basel
PM2.55.3
PM107.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 10O₃ 35
October 23, 202603:00
Switzerland↗
Bern
PM2.54
PM106.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 7.1O₃ 37
October 23, 202603:00
Switzerland↗
Lausanne
PM2.54.5
PM107.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 4.5O₃ 51
October 23, 202603:00
Switzerland↗
Geneva
PM2.57.6
PM1010.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 8.6O₃ 43
October 23, 202603:00
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Zurich · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 47.3667, 8.55.
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Zurich · October 20, 2026: minimum temperature 10.2°C, maximum 15.9°C. Wind: 6.4 km/h. Humidity: 73%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 14.6 | 10.2 | 15.9 | 12.6 | 32.2 | 1.8 | 73 | 57 |
| 2026-10-21 | 11.1 | 9 | 12.3 | 9 | 15.3 | 4.5 | 97 | 100 |
| 2026-10-22 | 11.8 | 6.7 | 15.4 | 9.4 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 59 | 4 |
| 2026-10-23 | 12.3 | 7.1 | 14.8 | 9.3 | 0.9 | 8 | 87 | 84 |
| 2026-10-24 | 9.6 | 6 | 10.7 | 7.7 | 0.3 | 6.5 | 58 | 79 |
| 2026-10-25 | 12.6 | 7.1 | 12.7 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 86 | 100 |
| 2026-10-26 | 14.4 | 9.6 | 14.9 | 10 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 71 | 78 |
| 2026-10-27 | 18.5 | 8.7 | 18.5 | 10.2 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 59 | 4 |
| 2026-10-28 | 15.6 | 7.8 | 15.6 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 57 | 97 |
| 2026-10-29 | 14.1 | 6.6 | 14.1 | 7.7 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 69 | 82 |
| 2026-10-30 | 14.8 | 6.7 | 14.8 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 60 | 100 |
| 2026-10-31 | 15 | 6.1 | 15 | 7.4 | 29.3 | 1.4 | 61 | 43 |
| 2026-11-01 | 11.4 | 6.4 | 11.4 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 75 | 100 |
| 2026-11-02 | 6.1 | 4.1 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 10.6 | 5.7 | 95 | 100 |
| 2026-11-03 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 3.9 | 72 | 100 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2.9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 2.6 | 94 | 100 |
| 2026-11-05 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 98 | 100 |
| 2026-11-06 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | — | 2.9 | 91 | 98 |
UV index by day · Zurich
City data.
Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Zurich · October 22, 2026: UV index: 3.1 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 3.1 | 2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Zurich · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Zurich?
Zurich - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 5.1 µg/m³, PM10: 7.1 µg/m³, O₃: 38 µg/m³, NO₂: 11.7 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.1 µg/m³, CO: 163 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Zurich over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 18.8 µg/m³ (October 16, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before October 23, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Zurich an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Zurich?
For October 22, 2026, the forecast UV index is 3.1. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Zurich?
For October 20, 2026, forecast wind speed is 6.4 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.