Air quality, pollen & UV in Essen
Essen has moderate air quality today (European AQI 46), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 16:00, with light wind from the south (10 km/h) and 76% humidity.
With an air quality index of 46, Essen today sits around the average for Germany (42). Of the 101 cities we track in Germany, Essen ranks 80 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (19 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
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Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 51 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 6 Oct | 59 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 7 Oct | 44 Moderate | 2 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.
Essen air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Essen good right now?
- Essen has moderate air quality today (European AQI 46), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 16:00, with light wind from the south (10 km/h) and 76% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Essen today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Essen right now.
- How often is the Essen air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Essen are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Essen today?
- The UV index in Essen peaks at 3 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.