Worst air pollution Ochtrup, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Ochtrup is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 25.3/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Ochtrup is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 22.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Ochtrup reflects the flat Westphalian plain, with vehicle traffic along the regional road network and nearby farming and food-processing activity contributing the primary local sources. The flat, open terrain generally allows reasonable 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 18:00

AQI:

Fair

25.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

22.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ochtrup right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Ochtrup is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 25.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ochtrup?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ochtrup will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 22.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ochtrup?

Residents in Ochtrup are most likely to notice reduced air quality when maple, oak, and birch pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; typical local traffic patterns add only a modest contribution. This part of Germany typically experiences only light ragweed levels overall. Breezier days generally bring the most comfortable conditions.

Are air quality levels in Ochtrup 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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