Worst air pollution Goslar, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Goslar 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: 26.8/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Goslar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Goslar's air quality reflects the Gose river valley at the northern Harz mountains foothills, with vehicle traffic on the B6 and the surrounding UNESCO heritage Rammelsberg mining legacy generating elevated heavy metal particulates alongside the primary vehicle sources. The Harz uplands create significant topographic variation, while Atlantic westerlies provide the primary ventilation.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

26.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

21.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Goslar right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Goslar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Goslar?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Goslar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Goslar?

Reduced air quality in Goslar is most likely when maple, beech, and oak pollen peaks, or on warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. Ragweed remains a relatively minor seasonal factor in this central region. Breezier days generally bring the most comfortable conditions.

Are air quality levels in Goslar 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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