Worst air pollution Rheda-Wiedenbrück, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Rheda-Wiedenbrück is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 25.8/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Rheda-Wiedenbrück is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 23.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Rheda-Wiedenbrück, air quality is shaped by the flat Westphalian plain, with traffic on the surrounding road network and nearby farming and food-processing activity as the main local sources. The level Westphalian plain offers few barriers to pollutant dispersal, while regional westerly winds and the nearby Ruhr conurbation's industrial background are the main influences throughout the year.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

25.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

23.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

19.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Rheda-Wiedenbrück right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Rheda-Wiedenbrück is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 25.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rheda-Wiedenbrück?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rheda-Wiedenbrück will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 23.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Rheda-Wiedenbrück?

Residents in Rheda-Wiedenbrück are most likely to notice reduced air quality when birch, hornbeam, and ash pollen peaks, or on calm, hot days when local sources build up; ordinary road use nearby adds a small but steady source. Ragweed levels remain generally low here, typical of central and western Germany. Mornings and breezier days generally bring the clearest conditions.

Are air quality levels in Rheda-Wiedenbrück 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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