Worst air pollution Meschede, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Meschede is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 55.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Meschede is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 49.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Meschede, air quality is shaped by the flat Westphalian plain, with traffic on nearby federal roads and local streets and nearby farming and food-processing activity as the main local sources. Open farmland surroundings generally allow pollutants to disperse readily, while the broader Rhine-Ruhr industrial background and Atlantic westerlies from the North Sea shape regional conditions throughout the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Medium

55.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

55.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Medium

49.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

49.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Meschede right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Meschede is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 23.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 55.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Meschede?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Meschede will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 23.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 49.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Meschede?

Reduced air quality in Meschede is most likely when beech, ash, and maple pollen peaks, or on calm, hot days when local sources build up; nearby road traffic adds a modest, steady local contribution. Ragweed levels remain generally low here, typical of central and western Germany. Windier afternoons generally bring noticeably clearer air than calm mornings.

Are air quality levels in Meschede 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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