Worst air pollution Gronau, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Gronau 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: 24.9/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Gronau is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 21.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Gronau's air quality reflects the Lower Rhine plain near the German-Dutch border, with vehicle traffic on the A31 motorway and the surrounding textile and manufacturing legacy industry contributing local sources. The flat Westphalian-Dutch border plain provides reasonable dispersal, while consistent North Sea westerlies provide the primary Atlantic ventilation throughout the year.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
24.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
21.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Gronau right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Gronau is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 24.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gronau?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gronau will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 21.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gronau?
People in Gronau tend to notice reduced air quality when birch, hornbeam, and ash pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; typical local traffic patterns add only a modest contribution. This part of Germany typically experiences only light ragweed levels overall. Wind and rain both help clear the air noticeably here.
Are air quality levels in Gronau 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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