Worst air pollution Rheine, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Rheine is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 24.2/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Rheine is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 28.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rheine's air quality reflects the Ems river valley in the western Münsterland, with vehicle traffic on the A30 motorway and surrounding manufacturing and agricultural industry contributing local sources. The flat Westphalian plain provides reasonable dispersal while the surrounding Teutoburger Wald hills create modest topographic variation and Atlantic westerlies from the North Sea maintain moderate northwestern German urban air quality levels.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
24.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
28.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.5/100
Pollen forecast in Rheine
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rheine right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Rheine is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 24.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rheine?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Rheine will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 28.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rheine?
Air quality dips in Rheine mostly track oak, beech, and ash pollen peaks and hot, still days when local emissions build up; everyday local traffic contributes a modest, fairly steady source. Ragweed exposure tends to stay low here through most of late summer. Wind and rain both help clear the air noticeably here.
Are air quality levels in Rheine 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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