Worst air pollution Darmstadt, today and tomorrow
Today (18 August): Air quality in Darmstadt is fair. PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; AQI and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 40.5/100).
Tomorrow (19 August 2026): Air quality in Darmstadt is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 30.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Darmstadt's air quality reflects its position in the Rhine-Main basin at the southern edge of the Frankfurt metropolitan area, with vehicle traffic on the A5 contributing elevated industrial and vehicle emissions. The Odenwald hills to the east provide partial topographic variation, while the Rhine valley corridor supports reasonable regional ventilation overall.
Today - 18 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
40.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 19 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
30.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.4/100
Pollen forecast in Darmstadt
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Darmstadt right now?
On 18 August 2026, overall air quality in Darmstadt is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 40.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Darmstadt?
On 19 August 2026, air quality conditions in Darmstadt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 30.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Darmstadt?
Reduced air quality in Darmstadt is most likely when linden, oak, and maple pollen peaks, or on warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; regional road traffic is a modest local source. Ragweed remains a relatively minor seasonal factor in this central region. Afternoon breezes usually clear out any buildup from the morning.
Are air quality levels in Darmstadt 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: 18 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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