Worst air pollution Kulmbach, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Kulmbach is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Kulmbach is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Kulmbach, air quality is shaped by the Franconian river-valley countryside, with vehicle traffic along the regional road network and surrounding manufacturing and agricultural activity as the main local sources. Valley floors here are somewhat more prone to trapping pollutants, while the broader Nuremberg-area industrial background and regional airflow are the main influences throughout the year.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
26.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
31.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Kulmbach right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Kulmbach is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kulmbach?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kulmbach will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kulmbach?
In Kulmbach, reduced air quality is most noticeable when linden, maple, and beech pollen peaks, or during windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. The warmer, more continental climate here brings a modest ragweed presence from mid-August. Conditions generally improve on windier, less humid days.
Are air quality levels in Kulmbach 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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