City in Greater Poland, Poland
Air quality in Poznan
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Poznan was 15.8 µg/m³ in 2024, about 3.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter smog on cold, calm days from heating; summer air is clean.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 15.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Poznan.
- PM10: 21.4 µg/m³ (2024).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 15.4 µg/m³ (2024), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
- Recent average: 16.1 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Poland
Quick answers
Is the air in Poznan bad?
Polluted: 15.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.2× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Feb.
When is the air worst in Poznan?
Winter smog on cold, calm days from heating; summer air is clean.
How does Poznan compare with the rest of Poland?
People in Poland breathe 17 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 15.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Poznań public transport (ZTM)
- Poznań–Ławica Airport
- Poznań tourism
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.