Worst air pollution Berchtesgaden, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Berchtesgaden is fair. PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Berchtesgaden is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Berchtesgaden sits within the Bavarian Alpine foreland, where vehicle traffic along the regional road network and surrounding dairy farming and seasonal tourism contribute the main local air quality sources. The alpine foreland setting benefits from generally cleaner mountain airflow, while the proximity to the Alps supports comparatively clean regional background air throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Medium

42.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

29.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

40.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

40.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Berchtesgaden right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Berchtesgaden is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Berchtesgaden?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Berchtesgaden will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Berchtesgaden?

Reduced air quality in Berchtesgaden is most likely when beech, birch, and maple pollen peaks, or on warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; everyday local traffic contributes a modest, fairly steady source. A light-to-moderate ragweed presence is typical here from mid-August into September. Conditions generally improve on windier, less humid days.

Are air quality levels in Berchtesgaden 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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