Worst air pollution Berlin, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Berlin is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Berlin is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 37.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Berlin, Atlantic and Bay breezes is the main influence on air quality, and coastal exposure keeps air quality consistently favorable. These factors combine to give Berlin a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

32.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

37.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

37.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Berlin right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Berlin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Berlin?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Berlin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 37.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Berlin?

Seasonal changes shape air quality across Berlin — once summer ozone season ends, winter typically offers the cleanest air, whereas the hottest, most humid summer weeks bring the year's highest ozone readings. Dense urban traffic corridors add a persistent background level of pollution that varies less by season than ozone does.

Are air quality levels in Berlin 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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