Air quality, pollen & UV in Västerås
Västerås has good air quality today (European AQI 13), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 5°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (7 km/h) and 84% humidity.
With an air quality index of 13, Västerås today sits below the average for Sweden (20). Of the 12 cities we track in Sweden, Västerås ranks 4 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (39 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 20 Good | 1 Low |
| 8 Oct | 21 Fair | 1 Low |
| 9 Oct | 24 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.
Västerås air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Västerås good right now?
- Västerås has good air quality today (European AQI 13), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 5°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (7 km/h) and 84% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Västerås today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Västerås right now.
- How often is the Västerås air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Västerås are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Västerås today?
- The UV index in Västerås peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.