Worst air pollution Merseburg, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Merseburg is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 33.4/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Merseburg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 37.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Merseburg reflects the fertile Saxony-Anhalt farmland plain, with traffic on the surrounding road network and nearby farming and chemical-sector industry contributing the primary local sources. The open farmland plain generally allows fairly even pollutant dispersal, while continental air masses and the region's agricultural-industrial mix shape background air quality throughout the year.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
33.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
37.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Merseburg right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Merseburg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 33.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Merseburg?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Merseburg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 37.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Merseburg?
In Merseburg, the days to watch are when maple, birch, and oak pollen peaks, or still, humid days when emissions linger locally; regional road traffic is a modest local source. From mid-August, this continental region typically sees a modest ragweed presence. Mornings and breezier days generally bring the clearest conditions.
Are air quality levels in Merseburg 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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