Worst air pollution Eschweiler, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Eschweiler is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 26.3/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Eschweiler is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 20.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Eschweiler's air quality reflects the Aachen Basin position near the Belgian border, with vehicle traffic on the A4 motorway and the surrounding coal and chemical manufacturing legacy generating elevated PM2.5 alongside the proximity to the Hambach lignite mining complex. The Eifel hills create topographic variation, while the lignite region's pervasive industrial background.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
26.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
20.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Eschweiler right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Eschweiler is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 26.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Eschweiler?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Eschweiler will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 20.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Eschweiler?
In Eschweiler, air quality dips most noticeably when spruce, birch, and oak pollen peaks, or on windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. Ragweed exposure stays modest in this part of Germany through late summer. Windier afternoons generally bring noticeably clearer air than calm mornings.
Are air quality levels in Eschweiler 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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