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Air quality, pollen & UV in Utrecht
Utrecht has moderate air quality today (European AQI 52), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 15°C at 08:00 to 19°C at 17:00, with light wind from the southwest (8 km/h) and 93% humidity.
With an air quality index of 52, Utrecht today sits above the average for Netherlands (47). Of the 25 cities we track in Netherlands, Utrecht ranks 18 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (15 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
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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 | None | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct | 53 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 7 Oct | 52 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 8 Oct | 32 Fair | 1 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.
Utrecht air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Utrecht good right now?
- Utrecht has moderate air quality today (European AQI 52), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 15°C at 08:00 to 19°C at 17:00, with light wind from the southwest (8 km/h) and 93% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Utrecht today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Utrecht right now.
- How often is the Utrecht air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Utrecht are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Utrecht today?
- The UV index in Utrecht peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.