Worst air pollution Mönchengladbach, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Mönchengladbach is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 27.1/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Mönchengladbach is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 28.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mönchengladbach's air quality reflects its position in the western Rhine-Ruhr conurbation, with vehicle traffic on the A52 contributing elevated NO₂ and PM2.5. The North German coastal influence brings Atlantic westerlies across the Lower Rhine plain, providing reasonable ventilation while the surrounding Ruhr industrial complex elevates background pollution levels above typical western European urban averages.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

27.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

28.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mönchengladbach right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Mönchengladbach is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 27.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mönchengladbach?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mönchengladbach will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 28.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mönchengladbach?

Air quality dips in Mönchengladbach mostly track ash, maple, and oak pollen peaks and hot, still days when local emissions build up; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. Ragweed remains a relatively minor seasonal factor in this central region. Mornings and breezier days generally bring the clearest conditions.

Are air quality levels in Mönchengladbach 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 16:20 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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