Air quality, pollen & UV in Tirana
Tirana has moderate air quality today (European AQI 43), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 07:00 to 25°C at 14:00, with barely any wind and 46% humidity.
With an air quality index of 43, Tirana today sits around the average for Albania (39). Of the 4 cities we track in Albania, Tirana ranks 3 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (21 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (1 grains/m³, low).
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children 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 | Low | 0.2 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | Low | 0.8 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 | 45 Moderate | 5 Moderate |
| 6 Oct | 49 Moderate | 5 Moderate |
| 7 Oct | 44 Moderate | 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.
Tirana air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Tirana good right now?
- Tirana has moderate air quality today (European AQI 43), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 5 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 07:00 to 25°C at 14:00, with barely any wind and 46% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Tirana today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Tirana right now.
- How often is the Tirana air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Tirana are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Tirana today?
- The UV index in Tirana peaks at 5 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.