Worst air pollution Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.7/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 35.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm sits within the Bavarian Alpine foreland, where traffic on nearby federal roads and local streets and surrounding dairy farming and seasonal tourism contribute the main local air quality sources. The pre-Alpine terrain gives variable dispersal depending on wind direction, while Alpine foehn conditions periodically bring especially clean air to the region throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

31.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

35.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

33.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 35.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm?

Residents in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm are most likely to notice reduced air quality when spruce, birch, and maple pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; everyday driving through the area contributes a modest amount. A light-to-moderate ragweed presence is typical here from mid-August into September. Wind and rain both help clear the air noticeably here.

Are air quality levels in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm 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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