Air quality, pollen & UV in Caen
Caen has good air quality today (European AQI 20), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 09:00 to 20°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southwest (15 km/h) and 78% humidity.
With an air quality index of 20, Caen today sits below the average for France (32). Of the 55 cities we track in France, Caen ranks 7 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (58 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | Low | 0.2 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct | 24 Fair | 2 Low |
| 10 Oct | 26 Fair | 2 Low |
| 11 Oct | 28 Fair | 1 Low |
What do these values mean?
The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.
Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.
The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Caen air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Caen good right now?
- Caen has good air quality today (European AQI 20), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 09:00 to 20°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southwest (15 km/h) and 78% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Caen today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Caen right now.
- How often is the Caen air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Caen are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Caen today?
- The UV index in Caen peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.