Worst air pollution Stade, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Stade is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 46.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Stade is fair. NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 44.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Stade sits within the inland Lower Saxon countryside near the Harz foothills, where traffic on the surrounding road network and surrounding agricultural and light manufacturing activity contribute the main local air quality sources. Gently rolling terrain generally allows moderate pollutant dispersal, while regional airflow from the west and limited heavy industry keep background pollution moderate throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
46.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
44.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Stade right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Stade is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 29.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 46.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Stade?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Stade will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 32.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 44.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Stade?
You're most likely to notice worse air in Stade when beech, birch, and oak pollen peaks, or on warm, stagnant days when local emissions settle; traffic passing through town adds a modest 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 Stade 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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