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Air quality, pollen & UV in Lausanne
Lausanne has fair air quality today (European AQI 34), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 15°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 18:00, with light wind from the northeast (7 km/h) and 87% humidity.
With an air quality index of 34, Lausanne today sits below the average for Switzerland (39). Of the 6 cities we track in Switzerland, Lausanne ranks 1 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 38 Fair | 4 Moderate |
| 6 Oct | 42 Moderate | 4 Moderate |
| 7 Oct | 38 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.
Lausanne air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Lausanne good right now?
- Lausanne has fair air quality today (European AQI 34), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 15°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 18:00, with light wind from the northeast (7 km/h) and 87% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Lausanne today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Lausanne right now.
- How often is the Lausanne air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Lausanne are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Lausanne today?
- The UV index in Lausanne peaks at 4 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.