Worst air pollution Emden, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Emden 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: 22.2/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Emden is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Emden's air quality reflects the North Sea Ems estuary position in Lower Saxony, with Nordsee-Werke shipbuilding, vehicle traffic on the B70, and the surrounding VW Emden manufacturing plant generating industrial and maritime emissions. Powerful North Sea westerlies provide consistent maritime ventilation, while the open Ems estuary keeps background pollution comparatively low.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
22.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
22.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Pollen forecast in Emden
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Emden right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Emden is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 22.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Emden?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Emden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Emden?
People in Emden tend to notice reduced air quality when ash, alder, and birch pollen peaks, or on windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. The sea's moderating effect keeps ragweed exposure consistently low in this area. Windier afternoons generally bring noticeably clearer air than calm mornings.
Are air quality levels in Emden 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: 23 August 2026 at 20:25 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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