Highest air pollution Leiden, today and tomorrow

Today (30 June): Air quality in Leiden is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 21.2/100).
Tomorrow (1 July 2026): Air quality in Leiden is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Leiden's air quality reflects the Dutch coastal zone between Amsterdam and The Hague, with vehicle traffic on the A4 and A44 motorways and the biotechnology research corridor contributing local sources. North Sea westerlies provide maritime ventilation, while the Schiphol Airport flight corridor contributes aviation NOₓ on northerly approaches throughout the year.

Today - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

21.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 1 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

21.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Leiden right now?

On 30 June 2026, overall air quality in Leiden is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 21.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leiden?

On 1 July 2026, air quality conditions in Leiden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 21.5/100).

Are air quality levels in Leiden 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 June 2026 at 12:36 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team