Worst air pollution Maxvorstadt - Munich, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Maxvorstadt 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: 46.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Maxvorstadt is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 42.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Munich's Maxvorstadt records moderate air quality typical of inner Munich in this university and museum quarter, with traffic on Ludwigstrasse and the Mittlerer Ring nearby contributing to baseline emissions. The English Garden's northern edge provides limited clean-air spillover, while the dense institutional street network keeps readings at typical inner-city levels.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Maxvorstadt right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Maxvorstadt is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 46.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Maxvorstadt?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Maxvorstadt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 42.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 42.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Maxvorstadt?
Residents of Maxvorstadt are most likely to notice reduced air quality when linden and plane tree pollen peaks, or on hot, still days when local emissions build up; traffic on Ludwigstrasse and nearby streets is a modest source. Munich's continental climate brings a modest ragweed presence from mid-August. Breezier days generally bring the clearest conditions in this central district.
Are air quality levels in Maxvorstadt 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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