Worst air pollution Neuenkirchen, today and tomorrow
Today (21 July): Air quality in Neuenkirchen is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 24.2/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Neuenkirchen is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Neuenkirchen, air quality is shaped by the flat Westphalian plain, with traffic on the surrounding road network and surrounding arable farming and small-scale manufacturing as the main local sources. The level Westphalian plain offers few barriers to pollutant dispersal, while the broader Rhine-Ruhr industrial background and Atlantic westerlies from the North Sea shape regional conditions throughout the year.
Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
24.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
21.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Neuenkirchen right now?
On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Neuenkirchen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 24.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Neuenkirchen?
On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Neuenkirchen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Neuenkirchen?
Reduced air quality in Neuenkirchen is most likely when birch, ash, and oak pollen peaks, or on calm, hot days when local sources build up; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. This region typically sees only a light ragweed presence in late summer. Calm, still days tend to bring the least comfortable conditions overall.
Are air quality levels in Neuenkirchen 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 05:44 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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