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Air quality in Zapaden district, Plovdiv
Zapaden district right now: PM2.5 15.0 micrograms per cubic metre. On the European Air Quality Index (AQI) scale that is 'fair' (indicative). Median of 3 sensors, data as of .
This figure is indicative. Some citizen stations may be old or faulty, and we do not calibrate them. This is not medical advice. For official alerts, follow official sources.
Over the last 24 hours the median ranged between 7.2 micrograms per cubic metre (at 15:35) and 34.9 micrograms per cubic metre (yesterday at 20:00).
Now
district median · 3 sensors
Pollutants
Weather
What this means for outdoor activity
- General population
- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- Sensitive groups: adults and children with respiratory problems, and adults with heart conditions
- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
Source: European Environment Agency, European Air Quality Index health messages. Based on the PM level for this area only. European Air Quality Index
Air quality map
Each cell is the median of the ground beneath it
The table of sensors below the map carries the same readings as text.
Of 72 days with data in the past year, 3 days in Zapaden district were above the WHO guideline for PM2.5 of 15 µg/m³ over 24 hours. The worst day was 10 November 2026, averaging 25.8 µg/m³. These are daily averages from citizen sensors. Limits are checked with official measurements.
Sensors
All sensors in this area (3)
| Sensor | PM2.5, µg/m³ | PM10, µg/m³ | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6852 | 15.0 | 35.1 | |
| 35685 | 17.0 | 31.6 | |
| 92457 | 7.8 | 19.8 |
Pollen forecast
| Pollen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragweed | Low0.0 | Low0.0 | Low0.0 |
| Mugwort | Low0.0 | Low0.0 | Low0.0 |
| Grasses | Low0.0 | Low0.0 | Low0.1 |
| Birch | Low0.0 | Low0.0 | Low0.0 |
| Alder | Low0.0 | Low0.0 | Low0.0 |
| Olive | Low0.0 | Low0.0 | Low0.0 |
Daily mean, grains per cubic metre of air. This is a model forecast, for orientation. It is not a measurement and not medical advice.
About the air in Zapaden district
Zapaden district is one of the 6 districts of Plovdiv. It covers 19 km². It ranks 3rd by size, counting from the largest.
Zapaden district has 3 citizen sensors and no official station of the Executive Environment Agency. The nearest official station is Plovdiv - AIS Kamenitsa. It is 6.4 km east of the centre of Zapaden district. Its values may differ from those in Zapaden district. It is an urban background station.
Zapaden district currently ranks 2nd of 6 Plovdiv districts for PM2.5, counting from the cleanest air. The value is 15.0 µg/m³ and the median for all 6 is 17.3 µg/m³. The ranking changes with every data update.
Questions about the air in Zapaden district
How clean is the air in Zapaden district compared with other Plovdiv districts?
Zapaden district currently ranks 2nd of 6 Plovdiv districts for PM2.5, counting from the cleanest air. The value is 15.0 µg/m³ and the median for all 6 is 17.3 µg/m³. The values come from citizen sensors.
Is there an official monitoring station in Zapaden district?
Zapaden district has 3 citizen sensors and no official station of the Executive Environment Agency. The nearest official station is Plovdiv - AIS Kamenitsa. It is 6.4 km east of the centre of Zapaden district. Its values may differ from those in Zapaden district. It is an urban background station.
What area does the page for Zapaden district cover?
Zapaden district is one of the 6 districts of Plovdiv. It covers 19 km². It ranks 3rd by size, counting from the largest.
The general questions about the data, the colours and the update times are in About the data.
For where pollution comes from and how to read the bands, see Air pollution explained.