Air quality, pollen & UV in Leverkusen
Leverkusen has moderate air quality today (European AQI 44), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 08:00 to 23°C at 16:00, with light wind from the southeast (7 km/h) and 80% humidity.
With an air quality index of 44, Leverkusen today sits around the average for Germany (42). Of the 101 cities we track in Germany, Leverkusen ranks 73 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (19 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
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Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
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
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Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 60 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 6 Oct | 54 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 7 Oct | 43 Moderate | 2 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.
Leverkusen air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Leverkusen good right now?
- Leverkusen has moderate air quality today (European AQI 44), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 08:00 to 23°C at 16:00, with light wind from the southeast (7 km/h) and 80% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Leverkusen today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Leverkusen right now.
- How often is the Leverkusen air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Leverkusen are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Leverkusen today?
- The UV index in Leverkusen peaks at 3 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.