Worst air pollution Grevenbroich, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Grevenbroich 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: 25.7/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Grevenbroich is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Grevenbroich's air quality faces challenges from the Neurath and Niederaußem lignite power stations and the Hambach open-cast mining complex, generating some of Germany's highest SO₂ concentrations alongside vehicle traffic on the A46. The flat Rhine-Erft basin provides reasonable dispersal, while the lignite complex's scale makes Grevenbroich one of Germany's most energy generation-influenced urban environments.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

25.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Good

19.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Grevenbroich right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Grevenbroich is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 25.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Grevenbroich?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Grevenbroich will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Grevenbroich?

People in Grevenbroich tend to notice reduced air quality when ash, linden, and oak pollen peaks, or on still, humid days when emissions linger locally; everyday local traffic contributes a modest, fairly steady source. This part of Germany typically experiences only light ragweed levels overall. A shift to windier weather typically brings noticeable relief here.

Are air quality levels in Grevenbroich 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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