Worst air pollution Radebeul, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Radebeul is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Radebeul is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 25.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Radebeul, air quality is shaped by the Elbe valley and Erzgebirge foothills, with local traffic and nearby regional through-roads and surrounding manufacturing and former mining activity as the main local sources. Foothill terrain gives locally variable dispersal patterns, while continental air masses and the region's industrial legacy shape background air quality throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

26.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

25.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Radebeul right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Radebeul is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Radebeul?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Radebeul will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 25.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Radebeul?

Residents in Radebeul are most likely to notice reduced air quality when birch, oak, and ash pollen peaks, or on windless summer days when pollutants accumulate nearby; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. Ragweed becomes a modest but noticeable factor here from mid-August onward. Mornings and breezier days generally bring the clearest conditions.

Are air quality levels in Radebeul 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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