Air quality, pollen & UV in Lyon
Lyon has fair air quality today (European AQI 37), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 10°C at 08:00 to 17°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 91% humidity.
With an air quality index of 37, Lyon today sits above the average for France (25). Of the 55 cities we track in France, Lyon ranks 53 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM10 (15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | 37 Fair | 2 Low |
| 12 Oct | 46 Moderate | 4 Moderate |
| 13 Oct | 56 Moderate | 4 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.
Lyon air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Lyon good right now?
- Lyon has fair air quality today (European AQI 37), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 10°C at 08:00 to 17°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 91% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Lyon today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Lyon right now.
- How often is the Lyon air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Lyon are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Lyon today?
- The UV index in Lyon peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.