Air quality, pollen & UV in Sumy
Sumy has fair air quality today (European AQI 23), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 7°C at 07:00 to 20°C at 14:00, with light wind from the south (8 km/h) and 68% humidity.
With an air quality index of 23, Sumy today sits below the average for Ukraine (35). Of the 87 cities we track in Ukraine, Sumy ranks 11 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | 40 Fair | 3 Low |
| 12 Oct | 42 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 13 Oct | 35 Fair | 2 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.
Sumy air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Sumy good right now?
- Sumy has fair air quality today (European AQI 23), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 7°C at 07:00 to 20°C at 14:00, with light wind from the south (8 km/h) and 68% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Sumy today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Sumy right now.
- How often is the Sumy air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Sumy are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Sumy today?
- The UV index in Sumy peaks at 3 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.