Worst air pollution Cham, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Cham is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 27.2/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Cham is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 29.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Cham sits within the Franconian river-valley countryside, where vehicle traffic along the regional road network and surrounding manufacturing and agricultural activity contribute the main local air quality sources. Gently rolling Franconian terrain generally allows moderate dispersal, while regional traffic corridors and the wider Franconian industrial base shape conditions throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

27.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

29.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cham right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Cham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 27.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cham?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cham will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 29.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cham?

Air quality dips in Cham mostly track linden, hornbeam, and beech pollen peaks and warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; the town's own traffic remains a modest, everyday contributor. From mid-August, a modest ragweed presence typically appears in this warmer region. Conditions generally improve on windier, less humid days.

Are air quality levels in Cham 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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