Worst air pollution Esslingen, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Esslingen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 31.0/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Esslingen is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 40.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Esslingen's air quality reflects the Neckar valley at the eastern Stuttgart metropolitan edge, with vehicle traffic on the B10 contributing elevated NOₓ. The Neckar valley's topographic enclosure between the Swabian highlands shares Stuttgart's characteristic valley pollution trapping under calm conditions, while the river corridor provides the primary ventilation pathway most days.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
31.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
40.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Esslingen right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Esslingen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 31.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Esslingen?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Esslingen will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 40.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Esslingen?
In Esslingen, reduced air quality is most noticeable when oak, maple, and chestnut pollen peaks, or during still, humid days when emissions linger locally; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. This warmer southern climate brings a modest late-summer ragweed presence from mid-August. Fresh air tends to follow a change in wind direction here.
Are air quality levels in Esslingen 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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