Highest air pollution Heidelberg, today and tomorrow

Today (30 June): Air quality in Heidelberg is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 39.9/100).
Tomorrow (1 July 2026): Air quality in Heidelberg is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Heidelberg's air quality reflects its position in the Neckar valley at the northern edge of the Odenwald, with vehicle traffic on the A5 and B37 and the surrounding pharmaceutical and technology industry contributing local sources. The Odenwald hills to the south and the Rheinebene plain to the west create topographic variation, while the Neckar valley's partial enclosure can concentrate emissions under calm winter conditions. The university city's relatively clean economic profile and the Rhine valley ventilation generally keep readings at moderate southwestern German levels.

Today - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

39.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 1 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

38.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Heidelberg right now?

On 30 June 2026, overall air quality in Heidelberg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 39.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Heidelberg?

On 1 July 2026, air quality conditions in Heidelberg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100).

Are air quality levels in Heidelberg 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 June 2026 at 13:03 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team