AIR QUALITY · POLLUTION MAP
You can’t always see air pollution.
Its effects are real.
What you breathe matters to your lungs and heart. Check the air around you, understand the readings and learn what to do when pollution rises.
INVISIBLE DOESN’T MEAN HARMLESS
It goes deeper
than your lungs.
Fine particle exposure is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Air quality is a health issue, not just a grey skyline.
What WHO says — a short summary →premature deaths worldwide attributed to outdoor air pollution in 2019, according to WHO estimates.
Global estimate. Not a prediction of your individual risk.Let’s clear the air.
Three common assumptions. What the evidence actually says.
01“If I can’t see or smell it, the air is clean.”
Your senses cannot measure the concentration of fine particles. A clear view is not an air quality reading. Check measurements, their timestamp and source.
See the evidence →02“Smog is only a winter problem.”
Heating-related pollution matters in winter, but ground-level ozone can form in sunlight. Different pollutants can be a concern in different seasons.
See the evidence →03“I’m healthy, so it doesn’t affect me.”
Some people are more vulnerable, but air pollution can affect everyone. The amount of pollution, exposure time and intensity of activity all matter.
See the evidence →You don’t need to panic.
You need a next step.
Small decisions can help reduce exposure. Start with reliable information.
- 1
Before you go out
Check the nearest reading and when it was updated. Follow the health guidance for the index being shown.
- 2
When pollution rises
Reduce prolonged or intense outdoor exercise. Consider a shorter outing or a different time, especially if you are in a sensitive group.
- 3
For your own situation
Children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions need extra care. Follow your clinician’s advice and your individual treatment plan.
ATMIQ · THE MOBILE APP
Your air.
Closer at hand.
We’re bringing Atmiq to iOS and Android. A clear view of the air around you, the forecast and the sources behind the numbers — in your pocket.
- Know what the air quality numbers mean
- 48-hour forecast in the app (Premium)
- Check the source and time behind a reading
Air quality where you live.
Find your location worldwide. Start with India, South Asia, Europe or the United States.
Choose an exact point on the map ↗ · Place search: Open-Meteo / GeoNames
ATMIQ FOR iOS & ANDROID
Know your air.
Wherever you are.
We’re building Atmiq for your phone. Be among the first to hear when your version is ready. Until then, explore the web map.
AIR QUALITY, EXPLAINED
Understand the air.
Decide what to do.
What does PM2.5 mean? Can you run outside? How do forecasts work? Find an answer with its sources.
PM2.5: what it means and how to use the reading
A practical explanation of fine particle pollution, concentration readings and the decisions they can support.
Air quality basics · 3 minPM10: what it is and how it differs from PM2.5
How PM10 differs from PM2.5 and why the two readings should not be treated as duplicates.
Reading air quality data · 4 minAir quality index: what AQI means
Understand the difference between an air-quality index, pollutant concentration and the local method behind a colour.
Health and air quality · 4 minAir pollution and health
What established health evidence means for interpreting local air-quality information.
Practical guidance · 3 minHow to reduce outdoor air-pollution exposure today
Small, evidence-aware planning choices for days when official air-quality information is less favourable.
Outdoor activity · 4 minCan you run when air quality is poor?
Use current local information and forecasts to adapt an outdoor run to changing conditions.
Families · 3 minWalking with children when air quality changes
A calm, practical framework for checking local air information before time outdoors with children.
Reading air quality data · 4 minAir quality forecast in the Atmiq app: how to read it
The 48-hour forecast in the Atmiq app: hourly chart, uncertainty, best windows for a chosen situation and what the colours mean.
Reading air quality data · 4 minWhy air-quality apps disagree
A step-by-step way to compare apparently conflicting readings without assuming that one service must be wrong.
Choosing a service · 4 minChoosing an air-quality app or map: what to check
Choose a service by the questions it can answer and the transparency of its data, rather than by a colour alone.
Health and air quality · 1 minWhat WHO says about air pollution
A short guide to WHO’s findings on ambient, or outdoor, air pollution.
A few good questions.
Can I download Atmiq today?
The iOS and Android apps are in development. Join the launch list for your phone. The web map is available now without a download.
Does Atmiq measure the air through my phone?
No. Atmiq brings together data from measurement stations and providers. Values between stations are estimates, not measurements made by your phone.
Why do air quality apps disagree?
They may use different stations, update times, averaging periods or index scales. Compare the pollutant, units, time and source before comparing a colour or number.
Does a good reading mean there is no health risk?
No index guarantees zero risk for every person. Read the health guidance and consider your sensitivity. Atmiq does not diagnose or replace medical advice.
Can I use the map outside Poland?
You can navigate beyond Poland. The availability and freshness of data depend on local sources; a modelled estimate is not a nearby station reading.