Fine particles
8µg/m³CAMS model • Open-Meteo
FranceAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.
France - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 8 µg/m³, PM10: 13.3 µg/m³, O₃: 55.7 µg/m³, NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.7 µg/m³, CO: 180.5 µg/m³. Date range: September 26, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
Lowest PM2.5: Rennes (4.4 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Angers (12.1 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on September 26, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
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20 citiesFrance↗
Paris
PM2.56.5
PM1012.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 18.5O₃ 43
September 26, 202603:00
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Marseille 02
PM2.510.3
PM1021.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 18O₃ 53
September 26, 202603:00
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Lyon
PM2.59
PM1014.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 27.8O₃ 31
September 26, 202603:00
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Toulouse
PM2.57.9
PM1013
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3.7O₃ 67
September 26, 202603:00
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Nice
PM2.59.4
PM1016.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 9.5O₃ 61
September 26, 202603:00
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Nantes
PM2.57.5
PM1011
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3.6O₃ 61
September 26, 202603:00
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Strasbourg
PM2.510.2
PM1014.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 20O₃ 29
September 26, 202603:00
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Montpellier
PM2.57.7
PM1013.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 5.6O₃ 61
September 26, 202603:00
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Bordeaux
PM2.58.6
PM1013.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 4.1O₃ 72
September 26, 202603:00
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Lille
PM2.58
PM1012.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 12.3O₃ 51
September 26, 202603:00
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Rennes
PM2.54.4
PM108
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 3.1O₃ 60
September 26, 202603:00
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Reims
PM2.55.9
PM1010.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 8.6O₃ 40
September 26, 202603:00
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Le Havre
PM2.55.3
PM1013.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 9.1O₃ 61
September 26, 202603:00
France↗
Cergy-Pontoise
PM2.511.9
PM1016.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 6.4O₃ 56
September 26, 202603:00
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Saint-Etienne
PM2.56.4
PM108.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 6.5O₃ 64
September 26, 202603:00
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Toulon
PM2.56.9
PM1012.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 6.4O₃ 73
September 26, 202603:00
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Angers
PM2.512.1
PM1016.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 4.5O₃ 59
September 26, 202603:00
France↗
Grenoble
PM2.57.5
PM109.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 9.8O₃ 48
September 26, 202603:00
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Dijon
PM2.55.6
PM1010
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 7.8O₃ 55
September 26, 202603:00
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Nîmes
PM2.58.4
PM1018.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 6.4O₃ 68
September 26, 202603:00
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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS
Latest concentrations · France
Particulate matter
13.3µg/m³Ozone
55.7µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
9.6µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
0.7µg/m³Carbon monoxide
180.5µg/m³Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.
DAILY DATA · France
France - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-25)
Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.
PM2.5Lowest 4.27 2026-08-31Highest 7.57 2026-09-242026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
PM10Lowest 8.73 2026-09-04Highest 13.43 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
O₃Lowest 59.15 2026-09-21Highest 66.55 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
NO₂Lowest 4.19 2026-08-31Highest 10.79 2026-09-242026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
SO₂Lowest 0.42 2026-08-31Highest 1.23 2026-09-222026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
COLowest 143.79 2026-09-05Highest 204.65 2026-09-232026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
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| Pollutant | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 6.89 | 7.57 | 7.28 | 7.53 | 6.31 | 5.94 | 6.11 | 7.5 | 5.59 | 4.78 | 5.08 | 4.98 | 5.88 | 4.74 | 4.27 |
| PM10 | 11.52 | 12.52 | 12.36 | 12.63 | 11.13 | 10.58 | 11.56 | 13.43 | 10.11 | 9.32 | 8.73 | 9.01 | 10.73 | 10.1 | 8.74 |
| O₃ | 63.99 | 60.61 | 65.25 | 63.79 | 59.15 | 61.37 | 63.47 | 66.55 | 63.51 | 63.87 | 60.85 | 64.05 | 63.77 | 62.42 | 63.77 |
| NO₂ | 10.06 | 10.79 | 9.36 | 8.87 | 7.6 | 6.57 | 6.19 | 6.72 | 6.27 | 5.46 | 7.37 | 6.57 | 8.57 | 6.93 | 4.19 |
| SO₂ | 0.89 | 1.14 | 1.04 | 1.23 | 0.84 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.7 | 0.76 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.57 | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.42 |
| CO | 190.49 | 197.06 | 204.65 | 202.64 | 186.6 | 182.72 | 188.45 | 144.83 | 151.69 | 143.79 | 144.44 | 149.66 | 166.36 | 160.15 | 151.54 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · France
France - air pollution history (2016-11 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM2.5Lowest 5.03 2019-09Highest 25.9 2016-122016-11 - 2020-05
PM10Lowest 11.1 2019-11Highest 30.4 2016-122016-11 - 2020-05
O₃Lowest 21.9 2016-12Highest 76.5 2018-072016-11 - 2020-05
NO₂Lowest 6.49 2020-05Highest 27.4 2016-122016-11 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 | 2017-03 | 2017-02 | 2017-01 | 2016-12 | 2016-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 6.2 | 9.74 | 7.66 | 6.49 | 9.35 | 7.83 | 6.63 | 5.45 | 5.03 | 6.23 | 7.63 | 5.84 | 6.35 | 8.6 | 7.33 | 16.1 | 9.65 | 7.95 | 10.6 | 8.96 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 8.44 | 6.91 | 10 | 7.32 | 7.25 | 11.3 | 6.5 | 7.68 | 10.2 | 6.86 | 9.66 | — | 6.31 | 7.17 | 7.9 | 9.38 | 8.33 | 7.21 | — | 25.9 | 12.9 |
| PM10 | 12.2 | 17.6 | 13.3 | 13.5 | 15.2 | 13.8 | 11.1 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 13.2 | 16.6 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 15.3 | 14.6 | 24.2 | 16 | 13.3 | 17.1 | 18 | 16.2 | 12.9 | 16.7 | 13.9 | 16.5 | 14 | 13.1 | 15.7 | 11.7 | 12.9 | 16.2 | 13.1 | 16.4 | — | 14.2 | 15.5 | 13.7 | 17.1 | 16.6 | 16.6 | — | 30.4 | 20 |
| O₃ | 62.2 | 71.4 | 61.7 | 60.4 | 42.7 | 43.2 | 36 | 45.3 | 55.4 | 58.3 | 74.7 | 65 | 69.1 | 70 | 67.7 | 40.1 | 40.9 | 39.4 | 30.6 | 41.2 | 57.6 | 56.1 | 76.5 | 60.5 | 70.9 | 68.7 | 61.4 | 46.6 | 46 | 41.6 | 32.8 | 41.6 | 46.3 | — | 54.1 | 62.3 | 60.5 | 63.6 | 56.7 | 49.1 | — | 21.9 | 23.8 |
| NO₂ | 6.49 | 7.71 | 10.6 | 10.4 | 16.5 | 15.4 | 16 | 11.5 | 10.4 | 9.09 | 9.3 | 8.84 | 9.61 | 14 | 13.9 | 24.8 | 19.6 | 17.3 | 18.1 | 16.8 | 13 | 9.52 | 10.3 | 9.2 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 15.5 | 17.8 | 16.1 | 18 | 21.3 | 15.6 | 17.4 | — | 8.29 | 8.78 | 10.8 | 13.9 | 15.5 | 12.2 | — | 27.4 | 25.8 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
Environment and quality of life ratings · France
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | France | Andorra | Switzerland | Luxembourg | Belgium | Liechtenstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 61% | 69% | 76% | 83% | 64% | 88% |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 68% | 84% | 84% | 85% | 64% | 94% |
| Air Pollution | 36% | 29% | 20% | 19% | 45% | 6.3% |
| Garbage Disposal | 59% | 89% | 82% | 84% | 54% | 100% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 73% | 100% | 90% | 83% | 70% | 100% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 48% | 75% | 82% | 82% | 46% | 94% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 54% | 29% | 38% | 29% | 54% | 19% |
| Water Pollution | 39% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 42% | 0% |
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEAR
What is the weather like throughout the year?
Choose a month to compare daytime and nighttime temperatures and the frequency of rain using historical weather data.
POWER
Paris · September
Mean daily maximum22.3°C
Mean daily minimum11.4°C
Days with rainfall ≥1 mm33%
Mean daily maximum temperatures by month · Bar scale starts at -15°C
6.6°Jan
9.4°Feb
12.6°Mar
16°Apr
19.5°May
23.6°Jun
25.3°Jul
25.7°Aug
22.3°Sep
17.5°Oct
11°Nov
7.8°Dec
NASA POWER: grid data covering the city. Weather history describes the climate; it is not a forecast or an air quality measurement.
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| Month | Mean daily maximum °C | Mean daily minimum °C | Days with rainfall ≥1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6 | 0.6 | 41.3% |
| February | 9.4 | 1.6 | 36.7% |
| March | 12.6 | 2.9 | 38.4% |
| April | 16 | 4.9 | 28.7% |
| May | 19.5 | 8.4 | 39% |
| June | 23.6 | 12.6 | 39.7% |
| July | 25.3 | 14 | 27.7% |
| August | 25.7 | 14 | 26.5% |
| September | 22.3 | 11.4 | 33% |
| October | 17.5 | 8.3 | 41% |
| November | 11 | 4.1 | 39.3% |
| December | 7.8 | 2.3 | 41.9% |
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
France · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 46.2276, 2.2137.
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France · September 23, 2026: minimum temperature 10.6°C, maximum 27°C. Wind: 13.6 km/h. Humidity: 28%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 24.3 | 10.6 | 27 | 15.7 | 1 | 3.8 | 28 | 3 |
| 2026-09-24 | 24.9 | 11.4 | 26.7 | 14.8 | — | 2.3 | 30 | 100 |
| 2026-09-25 | 27 | 10.6 | 29.1 | 16.2 | — | 2.5 | 22 | 14 |
| 2026-09-26 | 21.5 | 10.6 | 24.9 | 15.8 | — | 3.7 | 55 | 15 |
| 2026-09-27 | 28.3 | 13.4 | 29.9 | 21.2 | — | 3.7 | 26 | 95 |
| 2026-09-28 | 25.9 | 16 | 25.9 | 19.5 | 3 | 2.8 | 40 | 74 |
| 2026-09-29 | 28.3 | 16.4 | 28.3 | 21.1 | 0.2 | 5.1 | 33 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 28.3 | 16.3 | 28.3 | 16.3 | 11.5 | 5.4 | 38 | 54 |
| 2026-10-01 | 14.9 | 12.5 | 17 | 12.5 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 95 | 100 |
| 2026-10-02 | 17.8 | 11.8 | 20.9 | 13.5 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 75 | 99 |
| 2026-10-03 | 20.4 | 12.7 | 20.5 | 12.7 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 47 | 100 |
| 2026-10-04 | 22.5 | 9.7 | 22.5 | 13.9 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 49 | 46 |
| 2026-10-05 | 25.5 | 12.1 | 25.8 | 14.7 | 2 | 1.4 | 39 | 5 |
| 2026-10-06 | 25.9 | 12.6 | 26.2 | 15.8 | 1 | 1.9 | 36 | 6 |
| 2026-10-07 | 25.5 | 13.4 | 25.5 | 14.9 | — | 2.5 | 34 | 24 |
| 2026-10-08 | 22.5 | 10.2 | 22.5 | 11.1 | — | 2.9 | 31 | 1 |
| 2026-10-09 | 11.2 | 7.9 | 13.4 | 8.6 | 1 | 3 | 81 | 100 |
| 2026-10-10 | 12.4 | 8.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 91 | 100 |
UV index by day · France
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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France · September 25, 2026: UV index: 5.1 .
| Indicator | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4 | 3.7 | — |
Airborne pollen · France
grains/m³ Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
France · September 25, 2026: Alder: 0 grains/m³. Birch: 0 grains/m³. Grass: 0 grains/m³. Mugwort: 1.5 grains/m³. Olive: 0 grains/m³. Ragweed: 0.2 grains/m³.
| Indicator | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Birch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Mugwort | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Olive | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ragweed | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
France · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for France?
France - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 8 µg/m³, PM10: 13.3 µg/m³, O₃: 55.7 µg/m³, NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.7 µg/m³, CO: 180.5 µg/m³. Date range: September 26, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
When was PM2.5 highest in France over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 7.6 µg/m³ (September 24, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 26, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Which cities in France have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?
Lowest PM2.5: Rennes (4.4 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Angers (12.1 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on September 26, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
What period does the pollution history for France cover?
Available monthly means cover 2016-11 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, PM10, O₃, NO₂. Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for France an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for France?
For September 25, 2026, the forecast UV index is 5.1. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for France?
For September 23, 2026, forecast wind speed is 13.6 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.