Air quality, pollen & UV in Siracusa
Siracusa has fair air quality today (European AQI 38), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 16°C at 07:00 to 25°C at 14:00, with light wind from the west (5 km/h) and 83% humidity.
With an air quality index of 38, Siracusa today sits below the average for Italy (43). Of the 50 cities we track in Italy, Siracusa ranks 15 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (14 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Grass is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).
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 | Low | 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 47 Moderate | 5 Moderate |
| 6 Oct | 43 Moderate | 5 Moderate |
| 7 Oct | 40 Fair | 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.
Siracusa air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Siracusa good right now?
- Siracusa has fair air quality today (European AQI 38), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 16°C at 07:00 to 25°C at 14:00, with light wind from the west (5 km/h) and 83% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Siracusa today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Siracusa right now.
- How often is the Siracusa air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Siracusa are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Siracusa today?
- The UV index in Siracusa peaks at 5 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.