Air quality, pollen & UV in Florence
Florence has fair air quality today (European AQI 30), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 24°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 93% humidity.
With an air quality index of 30, Florence today sits around the average for Italy (27). Of the 50 cities we track in Italy, Florence ranks 34 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (10 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 | 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | 35 Fair | 4 Moderate |
| 12 Oct | 35 Fair | 3 Low |
| 13 Oct | 30 Fair | 4 Moderate |
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.
Florence air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Florence good right now?
- Florence has fair air quality today (European AQI 30), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 24°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 93% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Florence today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Florence right now.
- How often is the Florence air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Florence are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Florence today?
- The UV index in Florence peaks at 4 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.