Air quality, pollen & UV in Sosnowiec
Sosnowiec has poor air quality today (European AQI 67), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 07:00 to 20°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 81% humidity.
With an air quality index of 67, Sosnowiec today sits above the average for Poland (47). Of the 47 cities we track in Poland, Sosnowiec ranks 47 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (64 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (0 grains/m³, low).
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Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Limit time outdoors and follow your treatment.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 👵 Older adults 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 | Low | 0.1 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 | 83 Very poor | 2 Low |
| 6 Oct | 84 Very poor | 3 Moderate |
| 7 Oct | 68 Poor | 3 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.
Sosnowiec air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Sosnowiec good right now?
- Sosnowiec has poor air quality today (European AQI 67), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 07:00 to 20°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 81% humidity. Reduce intense outdoor activity, especially if you have respiratory issues.
- What is the pollen forecast in Sosnowiec today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Sosnowiec right now.
- How often is the Sosnowiec air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Sosnowiec are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Sosnowiec today?
- The UV index in Sosnowiec peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.