Worst air pollution Bremen, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Bremen is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 23.9/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Bremen is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 19.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bremen's air quality is shaped by its position as a North Sea port city in the flat North German plain, with shipping emissions from the Weser river generating elevated PM2.5 and NOₓ. North Sea westerlies provide good maritime ventilation, while the flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal on most wind days.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

23.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

19.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Good

19.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bremen right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Bremen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 23.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bremen?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bremen will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 19.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bremen?

Residents in Bremen are most likely to notice reduced air quality when willow, linden, and ash pollen peaks, or on warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. The sea's moderating effect keeps ragweed exposure consistently low in this area. Calm, still days tend to bring the least comfortable conditions overall.

Are air quality levels in Bremen 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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