Elbląg, ul. Bażyńskiego
-Measures: PM10 dust, PM2.5 dust, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2)
Elbląg air quality - smog right now
Current results from the GIOŚ monitoring station in Elbląg (Warmian-Masurian province, Poland), updated every 30 minutes. See the index for the last hour, dust levels for the whole day and whether it is a good day for a run.
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Monitoring station
Air quality nearby
What the colours mean
The Polish index uses results from the last hour. Each pollutant gets its own category and the station shows the worst one. Values in µg/m³:
| Index | PM10 | PM2.5 | O₃ | NO₂ | SO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good | 0 - 20 | 0 - 13 | 0 - 70 | 0 - 40 | 0 - 50 |
| Good | 20.1 - 50 | 13.1 - 35 | 70.1 - 120 | 40.1 - 100 | 50.1 - 100 |
| Moderate | 50.1 - 80 | 35.1 - 55 | 120.1 - 150 | 100.1 - 150 | 100.1 - 200 |
| Sufficient | 80.1 - 110 | 55.1 - 75 | 150.1 - 180 | 150.1 - 230 | 200.1 - 350 |
| Bad | 110.1 - 150 | 75.1 - 110 | 180.1 - 240 | 230.1 - 400 | 350.1 - 500 |
| Very bad | > 150 | > 110 | > 240 | > 400 | > 500 |
Particle limits: when is there a smog alert
Poland's information threshold for PM10 is 100 µg/m³ and the alert threshold is 150 µg/m³, both as a 24-hour average. When they are exceeded, the regional governor issues a public warning.
The World Health Organization (2021 guidelines) recommends a 24-hour average of no more than 45 µg/m³ for PM10 and 15 µg/m³ for PM2.5. On the city pages we compare the last 24 hours with these values.
PM2.5 is the finest dust, small enough to reach deep into the lungs and the bloodstream. In Polish winters it comes mostly from home stoves and fireplaces, and in big cities also from traffic.
FAQ
Is there smog in Elbląg today?
The top of this page shows the index for the last hour from the GIOŚ station in Elbląg. Red or dark red means smog, green means clean air. We update the results every 30 minutes.
What does the station in Elbląg measure?
PM10 dust, PM2.5 dust, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2). We only use automatic measurements, which arrive every hour.
How much PM10 and PM2.5 is too much?
Under the Polish index, more than 110 µg/m³ of PM10 or 75 µg/m³ of PM2.5 already means bad air. The WHO recommends a 24-hour average below 45 µg/m³ for PM10 and 15 µg/m³ for PM2.5. Poland issues a smog alert when the 24-hour PM10 average goes above 150 µg/m³.
Can I air out my home or go running in smog?
With a very good, good or moderate index, yes. With a sufficient index, sensitive people should spend less time outside. With a bad or very bad index, air out briefly and skip outdoor training.
Data source: GIOŚ - EKOINFONET. Current data, not yet verified.