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Air quality, pollen & UV in Salzburg

Updated 7 Oct, 06:02 GMT

Salzburg has fair air quality today (European AQI 28), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 23°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 85% humidity.

With an air quality index of 28, Salzburg today sits below the average for Austria (45). Of the 11 cities we track in Austria, Salzburg ranks 1 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (45 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (1 grains/m³, low).

European AQI
28Fair
UV index · max today
4Moderate
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
8.8 µg/m³
PM10
10.5 µg/m³
NO₂
14.1 µg/m³
Ozone
45 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 09:00–12:00⚠️ Most polluted: 19:00–22:00

Who should take care today

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

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

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassLow0.4 grains/m³
MugwortLow0.6 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedNone0 grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

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Sun protection

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Sunscreen
Recommended
🕶️
Sunglasses
Advised
⏱️
Burn time
~57 min
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Seek shade
12–15h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
7 Oct42 Moderate4 Moderate
8 Oct31 Fair3 Low
9 Oct30 Fair1 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.

Salzburg air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Salzburg good right now?
Salzburg has fair air quality today (European AQI 28), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 23°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 85% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Salzburg today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Salzburg right now.
How often is the Salzburg air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Salzburg are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Salzburg today?
The UV index in Salzburg peaks at 4 (moderate) 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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