Worst air pollution Offenburg, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Offenburg 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: 46.6/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Offenburg is poor. AQI worsens to poor; NO2 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 64.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Offenburg's air quality reflects the Upper Rhine plain in the Black Forest foothills, with vehicle traffic on the A5 motorway contributing local sources. The Black Forest to the east and the Vosges to the west create the Rhine valley's characteristic partial topographic enclosure, while the Rhine valley provides the primary ventilation corridor on westerly winds.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

46.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Poor

64.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

64.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Offenburg right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Offenburg is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 46.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Offenburg?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Offenburg will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 64.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Offenburg?

You're most likely to notice worse air in Offenburg when oak, linden, and spruce pollen peaks, or on windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; everyday local traffic contributes a modest, fairly steady source. A light-to-moderate ragweed presence is typical here from mid-August into September. Conditions generally improve on windier, less humid days.

Are air quality levels in Offenburg 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 16:20 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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