Worst air pollution Heidenheim an der Brenz, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Heidenheim an der Brenz is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.0/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Heidenheim an der Brenz is medium. O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 52.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Heidenheim an der Brenz's air quality reflects its position in the Neckar valley and Swabian countryside, with vehicle traffic on local and regional roads and surrounding industrial and engineering activity contributing local sources. The river valley setting can trap pollutants under calm, still conditions, while the Neckar valley's industrial background and prevailing regional winds shape air quality throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

40.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

40.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Medium

52.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

52.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Heidenheim an der Brenz right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Heidenheim an der Brenz is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Heidenheim an der Brenz?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Heidenheim an der Brenz will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 52.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 52.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Heidenheim an der Brenz?

You're most likely to notice worse air in Heidenheim an der Brenz when chestnut, ash, and oak pollen peaks, or on windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; traffic passing through town adds a modest local contribution. Ragweed levels rise modestly from mid-August, consistent with much of southern Germany. Afternoon breezes usually clear out any buildup from the morning.

Are air quality levels in Heidenheim an der Brenz 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 05:44 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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