Worst air pollution Itzehoe, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Itzehoe 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: 42.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Itzehoe is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 31.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Itzehoe sits within the Schleswig-Holstein lake district, where vehicle traffic along the regional road network and nearby dairy farming and small trade contribute the main local air quality sources. The lake-studded, gently hilly terrain allows fairly even dispersal, while regional coastal winds keep background pollution levels comparatively low year-round throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
42.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
31.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.1/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Itzehoe right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Itzehoe is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 42.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Itzehoe?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Itzehoe will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 31.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Itzehoe?
In Itzehoe, air quality dips most noticeably when ash, linden, and beech pollen peaks, or on hot, still days when local emissions build up; local traffic and occasional agricultural or industrial activity add modest sources. The maritime climate here keeps ragweed exposure low compared with inland regions. Windier afternoons generally bring noticeably clearer air than calm mornings.
Are air quality levels in Itzehoe 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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