Worst air pollution Augsburg, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Augsburg is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 41.5/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Augsburg is fair. AQI improves to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Augsburg's air quality reflects its position in the Lech valley in the Bavarian foreland, with vehicle traffic on the A8 motorway and the surrounding manufacturing industry contributing elevated NO₂ and PM2.5. Augsburg's valley position means it can experience stronger inversion effects than the flatter Munich basin on calm winter days each year.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.2/100
Pollen forecast in Augsburg
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Augsburg right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Augsburg is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 41.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Augsburg?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Augsburg will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Augsburg?
Air quality dips in Augsburg mostly track birch, maple, and beech pollen peaks and warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; local traffic and occasional agricultural or industrial activity add modest sources. This warmer southern climate brings a modest late-summer ragweed presence from mid-August. Conditions generally improve on windier, less humid days.
Are air quality levels in Augsburg based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 23 August 2026 at 20:25 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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