Worst air pollution Isar River corridor - Munich, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Isar River corridor is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Isar River corridor is fair. AQI improves to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 35.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Munich's Isar River corridor records good air quality along the linear river park threading through the city, with the open river valley providing a natural ventilation corridor that improves conditions relative to surrounding streets. The Isar meadows between the Deutsches Museum and the Flaucher are among Munich's best urban air quality locations.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
35.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Isar River corridor right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Isar River corridor is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Isar River corridor?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Isar River corridor will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 35.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Isar River corridor?
Visitors to the Isar River corridor are most likely to notice reduced air quality when alder, willow, and cottonwood pollen peaks, or on hot, still days when local emissions build up; nearby city traffic is a modest source. Munich's continental climate brings a modest ragweed presence from mid-August. Breezier days along the river generally bring the clearest conditions.
Are air quality levels in Isar River corridor 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 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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