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Air quality, pollen & UV in Lyon 03

Updated 7 Oct, 06:02 GMT

Lyon 03 has fair air quality today (European AQI 35), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 17°C at 10:00 to 20°C at 15:00, with light wind from the south (13 km/h) and 66% humidity.

With an air quality index of 35, Lyon 03 today sits around the average for France (39). Of the 55 cities we track in France, Lyon 03 ranks 25 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (53 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (1 grains/m³, low).

European AQI
35Fair
UV index · max today
2Low
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
10 µg/m³
PM10
15.4 µg/m³
NO₂
21.6 µg/m³
Ozone
53 µg/m³
Saharan dust
1 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 11:00–14:00⚠️ Most polluted: 07:00–10:00

Who should take care today

No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.

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Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassNone0 grains/m³
MugwortLow1.1 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
Not needed
🕶️
Sunglasses
Not needed
⏱️
Burn time
Low risk
⛱️
Seek shade
Not needed

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
7 Oct40 Fair2 Low
8 Oct34 Fair2 Low
9 Oct38 Fair2 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.

Lyon 03 air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Lyon 03 good right now?
Lyon 03 has fair air quality today (European AQI 35), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 17°C at 10:00 to 20°C at 15:00, with light wind from the south (13 km/h) and 66% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Lyon 03 today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Lyon 03 right now.
How often is the Lyon 03 air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Lyon 03 are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Lyon 03 today?
The UV index in Lyon 03 peaks at 2 (low) 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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