What is the air quality in Gelsenkirchen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gelsenkirchen is 11 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 2.59 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Gelsenkirchen right now?

The current temperature in Gelsenkirchen is 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C). Humidity is 51.3% and wind speed is 49.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Gelsenkirchen?

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

Air Quality in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Windy

15.0°C · 51.3% humidity

15.0°

Feels 15.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 16 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.

51.3%

Humidity

49.5 km/h

Wind SW

1021.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

2.59 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Gelsenkirchen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 16 stations

PM2.52.59 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (10 stations within 25 km)

2.59

Median

2.34

Average

0.5

Low

6.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +16.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Gelsenkirchen?

10-21

15.0° 7.5°

0.19 mm

10-22

21.0° 7.5°

0.31 mm

10-23

11.6° 7.2°

2.63 mm

10-24

12.1° 8.0°

0.25 mm

10-25

14.4° 6.9°

10-26

12.3° 8.3°

7.38 mm

10-27

17.9° 5.4°

0.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, Germany

2.7 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Hattingen-Blankenstein, Germany

13.7 km PM2.5: 1.0 µg/m³

Hattingen-Blankenstein, Germany

13.7 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³

Essen-Schuir (LANUV), Germany

14.2 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

Essen-Schuir (LANUV), Germany

14.2 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Mülheim-Styrum, Germany

17.0 km PM2.5: 1.0 µg/m³

Datteln-Hagem, Germany

22.2 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Datteln-Hagem, Germany

22.2 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Duisburg-Walsum, Germany

24.2 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

Duisburg-Walsum, Germany

24.2 km PM2.5: 0.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Gelsenkirchen?

10 Essen 10 Buer 13 Bochum 12 Herne 10 Gladbeck 10 Herten 10 Bottrop 16 Querenburg 16 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 2026-10-21T10:49 UTC.