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Air quality, pollen & UV in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden has fair air quality today (European AQI 38), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 21°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southeast (8 km/h) and 91% humidity.
With an air quality index of 38, Leeuwarden today sits below the average for Netherlands (47). Of the 25 cities we track in Netherlands, Leeuwarden ranks 1 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (14 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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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 | None | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 44 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 8 Oct | 31 Fair | 1 Low |
| 9 Oct | 28 Fair | 0 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.
Leeuwarden air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Leeuwarden good right now?
- Leeuwarden has fair air quality today (European AQI 38), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 21°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southeast (8 km/h) and 91% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Leeuwarden today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Leeuwarden right now.
- How often is the Leeuwarden air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Leeuwarden are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Leeuwarden today?
- The UV index in Leeuwarden peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.