What is the air quality in Istanbul today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Istanbul is 63 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 17.74 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Istanbul right now?

The current temperature in Istanbul is 16.8°C (feels like 16.8°C). Humidity is 75.3% and wind speed is 10.8 km/h.

Air Quality in Istanbul, Turkey

Cloudy

16.8°C · 75.3% humidity

16.8°

Feels 16.8°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 20 stn

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Istanbul's air quality is shaped by vehicle traffic, residential coal heating, and industrial emissions from surrounding areas. Winter months see the highest pollution due to increased heating demand and reduced atmospheric mixing. Current PM2.5 concentration in Istanbul is 1.2× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

75.3%

Humidity

10.8 km/h

Wind E

1011.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

17.74 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Istanbul?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 20 stations

PM2.517.74 µg/m³ ×1.2 WHO

Moderate

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (26 stations within 25 km)

17.74

Median

22.03

Average

7.9

Low

35.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: -4.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Istanbul?

10-21

18.3° 14.1°

0.06 mm

10-22

18.3° 15.1°

2.38 mm

10-23

22.7° 13.8°

0.13 mm

10-24

17.7° 11.5°

0.81 mm

10-25

18.1° 12.1°

6.5 mm

10-26

22.6° 13.9°

0.56 mm

10-27

16.7° 7.6°

2.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Istanbul?

Catladikapi, Turkey

2.5 km PM2.5: 26.8 µg/m³

Catladikapi, Turkey

2.5 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³

Istanbul (Alibeykoy), Turkey

4.9 km PM2.5: 26.8 µg/m³

Istanbul (Alibeykoy), Turkey

4.9 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Istanbul (Esenler), Turkey

5.8 km PM2.5: 24.9 µg/m³

Istanbul (Esenler), Turkey

5.8 km PM2.5: 22.6 µg/m³

Istanbul (Esenler), Turkey

5.8 km PM2.5: 15.4 µg/m³

Istanbul Uskudar, Turkey

6.5 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Selimiye, Turkey

6.6 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

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Selimiye, Turkey

6.6 km PM2.5: 35.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Istanbul?

60 Eminönü 73 Zeytinburnu 75 Güngören Merter 74 Merter Keresteciler 63 Üsküdar 61 Şişli 66 Esenler 88 Bahçelievler 79 Bağcılar 86 Sultangazi

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-21T03:39 UTC.