Zurich Good

Zurich, Zurich

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Current Weather

15.6°C

Temperature

41%

Humidity

5.2

mph wind

Partly cloudy

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

—

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

12.6

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

—

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat

2/21

avg

Health Guidance

✅

General population: No restrictions. Enjoy outdoor activities.

✅

Sensitive groups: Air quality is good. Normal activities are fine.

💨

Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: NABEL / FOEN - Switzerland Federal Office for the Environment, OSTLUFT - die Luftqualitätsüberwachung der Ostschweizer Kantone und des Fürstentums Liechtenstein, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Zurich today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Zurich is 15, which is classified as "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Zurich, Zurich is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous