Worst air pollution Kaufbeuren, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Kaufbeuren 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: 33.3/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Kaufbeuren is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kaufbeuren's local air quality is shaped mainly by vehicle traffic along the regional road network and nearby light industry and farming, set within the Franconian river-valley countryside. Gently rolling Franconian terrain generally allows moderate dispersal, while the broader Nuremberg-area industrial background and regional airflow are the main influences throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

33.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

36.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kaufbeuren right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Kaufbeuren is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kaufbeuren?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kaufbeuren will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 36.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kaufbeuren?

In Kaufbeuren, reduced air quality is most noticeable when linden, maple, and hornbeam pollen peaks, or during warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; day-to-day road traffic here stays a fairly minor, steady source. A light-to-moderate ragweed presence is typical here from mid-August into September. Conditions generally improve on windier, less humid days.

Are air quality levels in Kaufbeuren 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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