Worst air pollution Nienburg, today and tomorrow
Today (12 August): Air quality in Nienburg is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100).
Tomorrow (13 August 2026): Air quality in Nienburg is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nienburg's local air quality is shaped mainly by vehicle traffic along the regional road network and nearby farming and small-scale industry, set within the inland Lower Saxon countryside near the Harz foothills. The inland setting gives fairly even dispersal conditions overall, while regional airflow from the west and limited heavy industry keep background pollution moderate throughout the year.
Today - 12 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 13 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
37.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nienburg right now?
On 12 August 2026, overall air quality in Nienburg is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nienburg?
On 13 August 2026, air quality conditions in Nienburg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 37.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nienburg?
The most noticeable dips in Nienburg's air quality come when oak, ash, and beech pollen peaks, or on warm, windless days when local pollution accumulates; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. This part of Germany typically experiences only light ragweed levels overall. Fresh air tends to follow a change in wind direction here.
Are air quality levels in Nienburg 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: 12 August 2026 at 20:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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