Air quality, pollen & UV in Piraeus
Piraeus has moderate air quality today (European AQI 57), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 27°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 72% humidity.
With an air quality index of 57, Piraeus today sits above the average for Greece (45). Of the 8 cities we track in Greece, Piraeus ranks 6 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by NO₂ (55 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
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 59 Moderate | 5 Moderate |
| 8 Oct | 68 Poor | 5 Moderate |
| 9 Oct | 74 Poor | 5 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.
Piraeus air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Piraeus good right now?
- Piraeus has moderate air quality today (European AQI 57), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 27°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 72% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Piraeus today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Piraeus right now.
- How often is the Piraeus air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Piraeus are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Piraeus today?
- The UV index in Piraeus peaks at 5 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.