Worst air pollution Euskirchen, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Euskirchen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 25.3/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Euskirchen is good. AQI improves to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 20.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Euskirchen's air quality reflects the Erft river valley at the edge of the Eifel highlands near the Belgian border, with vehicle traffic on the A1 and A61 motorways and the surrounding agricultural and logistics industry contributing local sources. The Eifel hills to the west create topographic variation, while the proximity to the Hambach lignite open-cast mine elevates regional background SO₂.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00

AQI:

Fair

25.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Good

20.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

20.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Euskirchen right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Euskirchen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 25.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Euskirchen?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Euskirchen will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 20.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 20.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Euskirchen?

People in Euskirchen tend to notice reduced air quality when maple, oak, and ash pollen peaks, or on hot, still days when local emissions build up; vehicle traffic on the surrounding road network is a modest local source. This region typically sees only a light ragweed presence in late summer. A shift to windier weather typically brings noticeable relief here.

Are air quality levels in Euskirchen 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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