Worst air pollution Erftstadt, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Erftstadt is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Erftstadt is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Erftstadt's air quality reflects the Cologne metropolitan area's southwestern suburban corridor adjacent to the Hambach open-cast lignite mine, with vehicle traffic on the A1 motorway generating elevated SO₂ and industrial PM2.5. The flat Rhine-Erft plain provides reasonable dispersal on westerly days, while the lignite complex's proximity makes Erftstadt one of the Cologne metropolitan area's more persistently energy generation-influenced suburban environments.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
23.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.6/100
Pollen forecast in Erftstadt
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Erftstadt right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Erftstadt is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Erftstadt?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Erftstadt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Erftstadt?
Reduced air quality in Erftstadt is most likely when poplar, maple, and linden pollen peaks, or on still, humid days when emissions linger locally; vehicle traffic on local and regional roads is a modest local source. Ragweed remains a relatively minor seasonal factor in this central region. The clearest air tends to arrive after rain or on breezy afternoons.
Are air quality levels in Erftstadt 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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