Worst air pollution Kamen, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Kamen is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 28.1/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Kamen is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 22.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Kamen, air quality is shaped by the flat Westphalian plain, with local traffic and nearby regional through-roads and nearby farming and food-processing activity as the main local sources. Open farmland surroundings generally allow pollutants to disperse readily, while regional westerly winds and the nearby Ruhr conurbation's industrial background are the main influences throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

28.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

22.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kamen right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Kamen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 28.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kamen?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kamen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 22.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kamen?

Reduced air quality in Kamen is most likely when ash, oak, and birch pollen peaks, or on warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; local traffic and occasional agricultural or industrial activity add modest sources. Ragweed remains a relatively minor seasonal factor in this central region. A shift to windier weather typically brings noticeable relief here.

Are air quality levels in Kamen 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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