Worst air pollution Mönchengladbach, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Mönchengladbach is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (NO2: 29.3/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Mönchengladbach is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 46.6/100). 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 - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
29.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Mönchengladbach right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Mönchengladbach is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (NO2: 29.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mönchengladbach?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Mönchengladbach will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 46.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 46.6/100).
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: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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