What is the air quality in Bochum today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bochum is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.65 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bochum right now?

The current temperature in Bochum is 6.2°C (feels like 1.1°C). Humidity is 75.3% and wind speed is 36.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bochum?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Bochum, Germany

Cloudy

6.2°C · 75.3% humidity

6.2°

Feels 1.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 20 stn

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Bochum's air quality is shaped by traffic emissions and residential heating. Pollution levels tend to peak during winter months when cold air traps emissions close to ground level.

75.3%

Humidity

36.6 km/h

Wind SSE

1017.3 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

5.65 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bochum?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 20 stations

PM2.55.65 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

5.65

Median

5.19

Average

0.2

Low

15.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +13.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Bochum?

10-21

14.8° 6.2°

0.13 mm

10-22

21.1° 7.4°

0.19 mm

10-23

11.1° 7.2°

3.13 mm

10-24

11.5° 7.9°

0.5 mm

10-25

14.1° 6.5°

10-26

12.3° 7.9°

8.25 mm

10-27

18.1° 4.9°

0.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Bochum?

Hattingen-Blankenstein, Germany

8.8 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

Gelsenkirchen Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, Germany

10.5 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Gelsenkirchen Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, Germany

10.5 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

Dortmund-Eving, Germany

17.8 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

Dortmund-Eving, Germany

17.8 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Essen-Schuir (LANUV), Germany

19.3 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

Datteln-Hagem, Germany

19.5 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

Datteln-Hagem, Germany

19.5 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

Wuppertal-Langerfeld, Germany

22.7 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Lünen-Niederaden, Germany

27.4 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Bochum?

14 Querenburg 19 Harpen 26 Herne 18 Bochum-Werne 16 Langendreer 56 Gelsenkirchen 19 Lütgendortmund 2 Hattingen 15 Witten 14 Castrop-Rauxel

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-21T08:27 UTC.