Worst air pollution Balingen, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Balingen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 32.6/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Balingen is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Balingen reflects the Neckar valley and Swabian countryside, with traffic on nearby federal roads and local streets and surrounding precision engineering and automotive-supply industry contributing the primary local sources. The elevated Swabian terrain generally provides better dispersal than lower valley floors, while the Neckar valley's industrial background and prevailing regional winds shape air quality throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

32.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

40.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Balingen right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Balingen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 32.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Balingen?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Balingen will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 32.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Balingen?

In Balingen, the days to watch are when ash, chestnut, and linden pollen peaks, or hot, still days when local emissions build up; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. A light-to-moderate ragweed presence is typical here from mid-August into September. Mornings and breezier days generally bring the clearest conditions.

Are air quality levels in Balingen 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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