Air quality, pollen & UV in Cherkasy
Cherkasy has moderate air quality today (European AQI 42), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 11°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 76% humidity.
With an air quality index of 42, Cherkasy today sits around the average for Ukraine (41). Of the 87 cities we track in Ukraine, Cherkasy ranks 49 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (18 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
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Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | None | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 47 Moderate | 3 Moderate |
| 8 Oct | 46 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 9 Oct | 31 Fair | 3 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.
Cherkasy air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Cherkasy good right now?
- Cherkasy has moderate air quality today (European AQI 42), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 11°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 76% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Cherkasy today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Cherkasy right now.
- How often is the Cherkasy air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Cherkasy are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Cherkasy today?
- The UV index in Cherkasy peaks at 3 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.