Worst air pollution Siegen, today and tomorrow

Today (21 July): Air quality in Siegen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (22 July 2026): Air quality in Siegen is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 20.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Siegen's air quality reflects the Sieg river valley in the Bergisches Land-Sauerland border, with vehicle traffic on the A45 motorway contributing elevated industrial PM2.5. The enclosed valley topography between the Siegerland hills creates topographic concentration under calm winter conditions, while Atlantic westerlies provide the primary ventilation pathway through the valley corridor.

Today - 21 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

28.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 22 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

20.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Siegen right now?

On 21 July 2026, overall air quality in Siegen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Siegen?

On 22 July 2026, air quality conditions in Siegen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 20.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Siegen?

Residents in Siegen are most likely to notice reduced air quality when hornbeam, birch, and spruce pollen peaks, or on calm, hot days when local sources build up; nearby road traffic adds a modest, steady local contribution. This region typically sees only a light ragweed presence in late summer. Early mornings after overnight rain usually offer the freshest air.

Are air quality levels in Siegen 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 16:20 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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