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Air quality, pollen & UV in Prague

Updated 11 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Prague has fair air quality today (European AQI 22), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 14°C at 14:00, with light wind from the southwest (13 km/h) and 81% humidity.

With an air quality index of 22, Prague today sits around the average for Czechia (26). Of the 5 cities we track in Czechia, Prague ranks 1 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (43 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).

European AQI
22Fair
UV index · max today
2Low
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
6.2 µg/m³
PM10
9.1 µg/m³
NO₂
6.2 µg/m³
Ozone
43 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 04:00–07:00⚠️ Most polluted: 20:00–23:00

Who should take care today

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

How affected are you in Prague today? Anonymous · shared with other visitors.

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassNone0 grains/m³
MugwortLow0.1 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedNone0 grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

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Sun protection

🧴
Sunscreen
Not needed
🕶️
Sunglasses
Not needed
⏱️
Burn time
Low risk
⛱️
Seek shade
Not needed

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
11 Oct31 Fair2 Low
12 Oct45 Moderate1 Low
13 Oct45 Moderate3 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.

Prague air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Prague good right now?
Prague has fair air quality today (European AQI 22), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 14°C at 14:00, with light wind from the southwest (13 km/h) and 81% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Prague today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Prague right now.
How often is the Prague air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Prague are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Prague today?
The UV index in Prague 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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