What is the air quality in Gelsenkirchen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gelsenkirchen is 19 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.59 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Gelsenkirchen right now?

The current temperature in Gelsenkirchen is 17.8°C (feels like 17.8°C). Humidity is 47.3% and wind speed is 34.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Gelsenkirchen?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 9.4 (Very High).

Air Quality in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Clear

17.8°C · 47.3% humidity

17.8°

Feels 17.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 9am

19 12pm

24 3pm

26 6pm

27 9pm

27 12am

54 3am

54 6am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 9 stn

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Gelsenkirchen'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.

47.3%

Humidity

34.6 km/h

Wind WSW

1021.0 hPa

Pressure

9.4

UV Very High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.59 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Gelsenkirchen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 9 stations

PM2.54.59 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX9.4

Very High

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

4.59

Median

4.55

Average

1.2

Low

6.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.15 · Bias: +1.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Gelsenkirchen?

09-05

17.8° 11.3°

09-06

22.1° 13.8°

2.81 mm

09-07

18.6° 12.6°

8.25 mm

09-08

21.6° 14.0°

5.5 mm

09-09

17.3° 11.5°

3.31 mm

09-10

21.8° 12.5°

0.06 mm

09-11

16.7° 11.6°

1.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Gelsenkirchen?

Bottrop-Welheim, Germany

8.6 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Essen-Schuir (LANUV), Germany

14.2 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

Mülheim-Styrum, Germany

17.0 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Duisburg-Walsum, Germany

24.2 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Duisburg-Buchholz, Germany

26.7 km PM2.5: 1.0 µg/m³

Ratingen-Tiefenbroich, Germany

29.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Ratingen-Tiefenbroich, Germany

29.5 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Ratingen-Tiefenbroich, Germany

29.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Gelsenkirchen?

15 Essen 21 Buer 17 Bochum 17 Herne 21 Gladbeck 20 Herten 21 Bottrop 15 Querenburg 17 Harpen 15 Hattingen

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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 2026-09-05T10:56 UTC.