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Air quality, pollen & UV in Frankfurt am Main

Updated 5 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Frankfurt am Main has moderate air quality today (European AQI 43), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 8°C at 08:00 to 21°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 100% humidity.

With an air quality index of 43, Frankfurt am Main today sits around the average for Germany (42). Of the 101 cities we track in Germany, Frankfurt am Main ranks 59 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (19 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).

European AQI
43Moderate
UV index · max today
3Moderate
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
18.8 µg/m³
PM10
24.7 µg/m³
NO₂
30.6 µg/m³
Ozone
16 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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Running / sport
Take care
🪟
Windows open
Fine
🧒
Kids outside
Take care
🍽️
Outdoor dining
Fine

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 01:00–04:00⚠️ Most polluted: 20:00–23:00

Who should take care today

How affected are you in Frankfurt am Main today? Anonymous · shared with other visitors.

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassNone0 grains/m³
MugwortLow0.1 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedNone0 grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

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Sun protection

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Sunscreen
Recommended
🕶️
Sunglasses
Advised
⏱️
Burn time
~63 min
⛱️
Seek shade
13–14h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
5 Oct57 Moderate3 Moderate
6 Oct53 Moderate3 Moderate
7 Oct50 Moderate3 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.

GoodEAQI 0–20
FairEAQI 20–40
ModerateEAQI 40–60
PoorEAQI 60–80
Very poorEAQI 80–100
Extremely poorEAQI 100+

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.

Frankfurt am Main air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Frankfurt am Main good right now?
Frankfurt am Main has moderate air quality today (European AQI 43), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 8°C at 08:00 to 21°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 100% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What is the pollen forecast in Frankfurt am Main today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Frankfurt am Main right now.
How often is the Frankfurt am Main air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Frankfurt am Main are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Frankfurt am Main today?
The UV index in Frankfurt am Main peaks at 3 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Levels are indicative, based on the Copernicus CAMS European model, and are not a medical diagnosis. If you have asthma or a severe allergy, follow your doctor’s advice.

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