Air quality, pollen & UV in Freiburg
Freiburg has good air quality today (European AQI 18), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 10°C at 08:00 to 14°C at 13:00, with light wind from the south (7 km/h) and 82% humidity.
With an air quality index of 18, Freiburg today sits below the average for Germany (23). Of the 101 cities we track in Germany, Freiburg ranks 3 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (49 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).
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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 | 26 Fair | 2 Low |
| 12 Oct | 27 Fair | 3 Low |
| 13 Oct | 29 Fair | 3 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.
Freiburg air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Freiburg good right now?
- Freiburg has good air quality today (European AQI 18), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 10°C at 08:00 to 14°C at 13:00, with light wind from the south (7 km/h) and 82% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Freiburg today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Freiburg right now.
- How often is the Freiburg air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Freiburg are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Freiburg today?
- The UV index in Freiburg peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.