Air quality, pollen & UV in Paderborn
Paderborn has fair air quality today (European AQI 28), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 0 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 9°C at 11:00 to 12°C at 18:00, with light wind from the southwest (17 km/h) and 74% humidity.
With an air quality index of 28, Paderborn today sits around the average for Germany (28). Of the 101 cities we track in Germany, Paderborn ranks 54 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (48 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct | 31 Fair | 0 Low |
| 10 Oct | 24 Fair | 2 Low |
| 11 Oct | 26 Fair | 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.
Paderborn air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Paderborn good right now?
- Paderborn has fair air quality today (European AQI 28), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 0 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 9°C at 11:00 to 12°C at 18:00, with light wind from the southwest (17 km/h) and 74% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Paderborn today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Paderborn right now.
- How often is the Paderborn air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Paderborn are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Paderborn today?
- The UV index in Paderborn peaks at 0 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.