Air quality, pollen & UV in Ostrava
Ostrava has moderate air quality today (European AQI 46), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 6°C at 07:00 to 22°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 96% humidity.
With an air quality index of 46, Ostrava today sits around the average for Czechia (45). Of the 5 cities we track in Czechia, Ostrava ranks 4 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (26 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (2 grains/m³, low).
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
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 | Low | 0.2 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | Low | 2.3 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | Low | 0.1 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 49 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 8 Oct | 44 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 9 Oct | 42 Moderate | 3 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.
Ostrava air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Ostrava good right now?
- Ostrava has moderate air quality today (European AQI 46), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 6°C at 07:00 to 22°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 96% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Ostrava today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Ostrava right now.
- How often is the Ostrava air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Ostrava are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Ostrava today?
- The UV index in Ostrava peaks at 3 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.