Worst air pollution Hilden, today and tomorrow

Today (23 August): Air quality in Hilden is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 34.6/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Hilden is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 36.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hilden's air quality reflects the Itter valley in the Rhine-Ruhr region between Düsseldorf and Solingen, with vehicle traffic on the A3 motorway contributing local sources. The flat Rhine plain provides reasonable dispersal while the broader Rhine-Ruhr industrial complex elevates background pollution above typical western European urban averages and the Rhine corridor provides the primary ventilation pathway on westerly wind days.

Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

34.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00

AQI:

Fair

36.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

36.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

11.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hilden right now?

On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Hilden is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 34.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hilden?

On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hilden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 36.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hilden?

In Hilden, air quality dips most noticeably when poplar, ash, and linden pollen peaks, or on still, humid days when emissions linger locally; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. This part of Germany typically experiences only light ragweed levels overall. The clearest air tends to arrive after rain or on breezy afternoons.

Are air quality levels in Hilden 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: 23 August 2026 at 20:25 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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