Worst air pollution Hameln, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Hameln 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: 28.8/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Hameln is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 29.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hameln's air quality reflects the Weser river valley at the Pyrmont Range foothills in Lower Saxony, with vehicle traffic on the B1 and surrounding manufacturing and food industry contributing local sources in this Pied Piper heritage city. The Weser valley provides the primary ventilation corridor through the surrounding hilly terrain.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00

AQI:

Fair

28.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Fair

29.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

29.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hameln right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Hameln is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 28.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hameln?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hameln will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 29.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hameln?

Hameln residents notice reduced air quality mainly when oak, ash, and birch pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; nearby road traffic adds a modest, steady local contribution. Ragweed exposure tends to stay low here through most of late summer. Early mornings after overnight rain usually offer the freshest air.

Are air quality levels in Hameln 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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