Air quality in Essen
European Air Quality Index (EAQI) based on particulates (PM2.5/PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and ozone (O₃).
PM2.5
7.3 µg/m³
WHO limit 15
PM10
11.2 µg/m³
WHO limit 45
Hourly (12h)
EAQI
17:00
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PM2.5 7.3 µg/m³
33Fair
18:00
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PM2.5 7.1 µg/m³
31Fair
19:00
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PM2.5 7.2 µg/m³
32Fair
20:00
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PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³
32Fair
21:00
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PM2.5 6.1 µg/m³
30Fair
22:00
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PM2.5 5.9 µg/m³
27Fair
23:00
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PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³
23Fair
00:00
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PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³
19Good
01:00
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PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³
18Good
02:00
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PM2.5 6.9 µg/m³
16Good
03:00
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PM2.5 7.3 µg/m³
16Good
04:00
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PM2.5 7.5 µg/m³
17Good
5-day forecast
Max EAQI per day
Fri
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Fair · UV Moderate
33
Sat
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Moderate · UV High
49
Sun
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Poor · UV Moderate
61
Tue
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Moderate · UV High
46
Luftqualität · Essen
Essen — air quality now
In Essen the European Air Quality Index is around 33 (Fair). Fine particulates (PM2.5) are around 7.3 µg/m³, within the WHO daily guideline of 15. Air quality may worsen slightly over the coming days.