Worst air pollution Bad Mergentheim, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Bad Mergentheim is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 29.8/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Bad Mergentheim is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 41.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bad Mergentheim's air quality reflects its position in the Black Forest foothills and upper Rhine valley, with traffic on nearby federal roads and local streets and nearby tourism and small-scale manufacturing contributing local sources. Lake and forest proximity generally support reasonable dispersal, while regional airflow off the Black Forest keeps background pollution levels comparatively low throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

29.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

29.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Medium

41.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

41.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bad Mergentheim right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Bad Mergentheim is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 29.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bad Mergentheim?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bad Mergentheim will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 41.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bad Mergentheim?

In Bad Mergentheim, reduced air quality is most noticeable when spruce, fir, and linden pollen peaks, or during warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; local traffic and occasional agricultural or industrial activity add modest sources. From mid-August, a modest ragweed presence typically appears in this warmer region. Wind and rain both help clear the air noticeably here.

Are air quality levels in Bad Mergentheim 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: 21 July 2026 at 05:44 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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