Worst air pollution Idar-Oberstein, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Idar-Oberstein is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 54.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Idar-Oberstein is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Idar-Oberstein, air quality is shaped by the Rhine-Palatinate vineyard country, with traffic on nearby federal roads and local streets and surrounding agricultural and wine-related activity as the main local sources. Open vineyard terrain generally allows pollutants to disperse readily, while regional traffic along the Rhine corridor and nearby industry are the main influences throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
54.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Idar-Oberstein right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Idar-Oberstein is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 54.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 54.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Idar-Oberstein?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Idar-Oberstein will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein residents notice reduced air quality mainly when walnut, maple, and oak pollen peaks, or on windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. This part of Germany typically experiences only light ragweed levels overall. Breezy days and periods of rain generally bring the clearest conditions.
Are air quality levels in Idar-Oberstein 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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