What is the air quality in Gelsenkirchen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gelsenkirchen is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.81 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Gelsenkirchen right now?

The current temperature in Gelsenkirchen is 26.2°C (feels like 26.2°C). Humidity is 28.7% and wind speed is 48.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Gelsenkirchen?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Windy

26.2°C · 28.7% humidity

26.2°

Feels 26.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

20 10pm

32 1am

37 4am

39 7am

20 10am

13 1pm

13 4pm

13 7pm

Station readings 45h ago

AQI 13

PM2.5 3.1 µg/m³ · 45h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 13 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.

28.7%

Humidity

48.4 km/h

Wind WNW

1012.2 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.81 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Gelsenkirchen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 13 stations

PM2.57.81 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

7.81

Median

6.23

Average

0.5

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.75 · Bias: +1.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Gelsenkirchen?

08-03

35.7° 21.0°

08-04

22.8° 14.4°

0.06 mm

08-05

26.9° 16.4°

08-06

27.4° 19.3°

3.25 mm

08-07

34.3° 15.4°

2.81 mm

08-08

24.9° 13.9°

2.13 mm

08-09

22.3° 14.7°

2.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, Germany

2.7 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck, Germany

3.2 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

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Essen-Ost Steeler Straße, Germany

7.5 km

Essen-Vogelheim, Germany

8.1 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

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Essen-Vogelheim, Germany

8.1 km

Essen-Vogelheim, Germany

8.1 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Bottrop-Welheim, Germany

8.6 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Bottrop-Welheim, Germany

8.6 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Bottrop-Welheim, Germany

8.6 km PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³

Bottrop-Welheim, Germany

8.6 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Gelsenkirchen?

43 Essen 26 Buer 24 Bochum 18 Herne 38 Gladbeck 15 Herten 38 Bottrop 24 Querenburg 21 Harpen 39 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 2026-08-07T23:53 UTC.