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Cologne Good

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

250500
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Current Weather

6.9°C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
4
mph wind
Dense drizzle
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

7
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
3
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
24.7
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
9.2
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: O3

Health Guidance

General population: No restrictions. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Sensitive groups: Air quality is good. Normal activities are fine.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: LANUV - State Agency for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection of North Rhine Westphalia (Landesamt für Natur, Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz NRW), European Environment Agency, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Cologne today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cologne is 25, which is classified as "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous