Worst air pollution Schorndorf, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Schorndorf is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (NO2: 26.6/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Schorndorf is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Schorndorf, air quality is shaped by the Neckar valley and Swabian countryside, with vehicle traffic on local and regional roads and surrounding precision engineering and automotive-supply industry as the main local sources. Valley air can concentrate pollutants locally during calm periods, while the Neckar valley's industrial background and prevailing regional winds shape air quality throughout the year.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

26.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.8/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Fair

38.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

19.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

12.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.9/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Schorndorf right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Schorndorf is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (NO2: 26.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Schorndorf?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Schorndorf will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 38.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Schorndorf?

In Schorndorf, air quality dips most noticeably when oak, linden, and ash pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; traffic on the main roads through town is a modest local source. Ragweed levels rise modestly from mid-August, consistent with much of southern Germany. The clearest air tends to arrive after rain or on breezy afternoons.

Are air quality levels in Schorndorf 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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