Worst air pollution Detmold, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Detmold 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: 24.9/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Detmold is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Detmold's air quality reflects its position in the Teutoburg Forest at the historical Arminius battlefield, with vehicle traffic on the B239 and the surrounding manufacturing and agricultural industry of the Lippe county contributing local sources. The Teutoburg Forest ridgelines create significant topographic variation, while Atlantic westerlies from the North Sea provide the primary ventilation pathway through the forest gaps.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
24.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
20.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Detmold right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Detmold is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 24.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Detmold?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Detmold will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Detmold?
In Detmold, reduced air quality is most noticeable when hornbeam, beech, and oak pollen peaks, or during warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; traffic on nearby roads is a modest local source. Ragweed levels remain generally low here, typical of central and western Germany. Breezier days generally bring the most comfortable conditions.
Are air quality levels in Detmold 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 16:20 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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