Highest air pollution Groningen, today and tomorrow
Today (30 June): Air quality in Groningen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 26.3/100).
Tomorrow (1 July 2026): Air quality in Groningen is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Groningen's air quality is generally good by Dutch standards, benefiting from consistent North Sea westerlies providing clean Atlantic maritime ventilation across this flat northeastern Netherlands university city. Vehicle traffic on the N7 and surrounding road network are the primary local sources, while the flat Groningen polder plain allows good dispersal on most days. The Slochteren natural gas field's historic production infrastructure in the surrounding region contributes background methane, though direct PM2.5 impacts are limited.
Today - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Fair
26.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 1 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
31.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
Pollen forecast in Groningen
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Groningen right now?
On 30 June 2026, overall air quality in Groningen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 26.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Groningen?
On 1 July 2026, air quality conditions in Groningen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.3/100).
Are air quality levels in Groningen 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Netherlands?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 June 2026 at 06:41 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team