Worst air pollution Papenburg, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Papenburg 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: 21.5/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Papenburg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Papenburg reflects the flat North Sea coastal plain, with local traffic and nearby regional through-roads and nearby dairy farming and coastal trade contributing the primary local sources. Open coastal terrain offers little to trap pollutants locally, while regional coastal winds keep background pollution levels comparatively low year-round throughout the year.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
22.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
Pollen forecast in Papenburg
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Papenburg right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Papenburg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 21.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Papenburg?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Papenburg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Papenburg?
Air quality dips in Papenburg mostly track birch, willow, and alder pollen peaks and windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; traffic on nearby roads is a modest local source. The sea's moderating effect keeps ragweed exposure consistently low in this area. Rain and wind both tend to clear the air fairly quickly here.
Are air quality levels in Papenburg 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: 23 August 2026 at 20:25 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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