Fine particles
18.7µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
DresdenAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Dresden - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 18.7 µg/m³, PM10: 21.9 µg/m³, O₃: 35 µg/m³, NO₂: 13.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.6 µg/m³, CO: 266 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →
1 weather warning in effect for Germany
Dresden · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: September 27, 2026 · 03:00 · local timeParticulate matter
21.9µg/m³Fair · 1 hourOzone
35µg/m³Good · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
13.2µg/m³Fair · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
1.6µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
266µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Dresden
Dresden - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-26)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 3.17 2026-09-04Highest 8.54 2026-09-232026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
PM10Lowest 5.25 2026-09-04Highest 17.09 2026-09-252026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
O₃Lowest 47.79 2026-09-23Highest 66.54 2026-09-032026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
NO₂Lowest 3.69 2026-09-20Highest 11.97 2026-09-262026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
SO₂Lowest 0.56 2026-08-31Highest 1.84 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
COLowest 126.17 2026-09-04Highest 220.33 2026-09-262026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
Scroll the chart or table sideways to see the full period.
| Pollutant | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-20 | 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 | 8.46 | 8.07 | 5.77 | 8.54 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.91 | 6.4 | 4.97 | 3.59 | 3.17 | 7.32 | 8.16 | 3.92 | 4.14 |
| PM10 | 13.08 | 17.09 | 8.95 | 11.28 | 9.8 | 9.37 | 8.25 | 11.68 | 10.74 | 5.93 | 5.25 | 11.68 | 12 | 6.66 | 6.31 |
| O₃ | 57 | 53.79 | 59.83 | 47.79 | 55.79 | 61.58 | 64.75 | 56.88 | 62.25 | 62.88 | 55.5 | 66.54 | 64.83 | 65.83 | 60.42 |
| NO₂ | 11.97 | 10.8 | 5.66 | 11.86 | 5.98 | 4.33 | 3.69 | 9.92 | 5.44 | 4.12 | 4.28 | 7.36 | 8.98 | 5.12 | 7.25 |
| SO₂ | 1.45 | 1.67 | 0.75 | 1.39 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 0.76 | 1.84 | 1.09 | 0.75 | 0.64 | 1.14 | 1.4 | 0.61 | 0.56 |
| CO | 220.33 | 208.75 | 195.54 | 208.58 | 187.75 | 192.29 | 175.17 | 184.33 | 160.88 | 145 | 126.17 | 172.33 | 186.46 | 164.54 | 155.92 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Dresden
Dresden - air pollution history (2017-09 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM10Lowest 4.97 2019-11Highest 28.8 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
O₃Lowest 7.87 2019-10Highest 59.55 2019-062017-09 - 2020-05
NO₂Lowest 6.87 2019-10Highest 34.4 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
SO₂Lowest 0.62 2019-11Highest 4.55 2018-032017-09 - 2020-05
Scroll the chart or table sideways to see the full period.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 12.75 | 20.15 | 15.35 | 6.62 | 20.1 | 11.5 | 4.97 | 6.02 | 7.29 | — | 13.8 | 15.6 | 15.15 | 21.85 | 14.4 | 24.4 | 16.45 | 11.6 | 26.15 | 18.85 | 15.85 | 14.2 | 16.45 | 16.4 | 18.05 | 19.25 | 24.1 | 28.8 | 18.2 | 13.25 | 19.4 | 17.25 | 25 |
| O₃ | 49.9 | 46.55 | 45.35 | 53.45 | 27.55 | 34.25 | 8.89 | 7.87 | 22.8 | — | 55.85 | 59.55 | 43.8 | 41.6 | 50.7 | 24.85 | 38.7 | 37.35 | 16.45 | 36.6 | 29.3 | 44.7 | 45.95 | 40.8 | 53.45 | 52.6 | 50.2 | 33.05 | 34.5 | 31.85 | 26.35 | 35.6 | 32.15 |
| NO₂ | 12.8 | 19.35 | 17.05 | 11.31 | 23.8 | 12.35 | 7.81 | 6.87 | 9.38 | — | 15.7 | 15.5 | 21.1 | 26.5 | 16.55 | 31.45 | 22.05 | 15.55 | 26 | 21.45 | 28.75 | 27.05 | 26.55 | 22.25 | 23.35 | 21.4 | 28.95 | 34.4 | 26.9 | 29.5 | 29.2 | 24.5 | 27.05 |
| SO₂ | 1.96 | 3.43 | 2 | 1.55 | 3.57 | 4.42 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 1.08 | — | 4.39 | 3.17 | 2.58 | 2.72 | 1.49 | 3.99 | 2.52 | 2.5 | 2.35 | 2.01 | 2.04 | 2.35 | 3.62 | 2.66 | 2.88 | 2.77 | 4.55 | 3.73 | 3.47 | 3.54 | 3.14 | 2.9 | 1.99 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
Historical data by station 2
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Dresden-Bergstr.
Dresden-Bergstr.
Station code: DESN084
Monthly monitoring station data.
PM10Lowest 5.09 2019-11Highest 30.1 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
O₃Lowest 8.53 2019-10Highest 60.3 2019-072017-09 - 2020-05
NO₂Lowest 7.11 2019-10Highest 42.9 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
Scroll the chart or table sideways to see the full period.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 12.8 | 20 | 15.3 | 6.46 | 19.6 | 12.1 | 5.09 | 5.71 | 7.03 | — | 14.6 | 16.2 | 15.6 | 21.8 | 14.5 | 23.5 | 17 | 11.6 | 25 | 18.8 | 16.6 | 14.7 | 15.1 | 14.4 | 17 | 18.9 | 25.3 | 30.1 | 18.9 | 14.1 | 20 | 17.3 | 25.3 |
| O₃ | 46.5 | 43 | 44 | 51.2 | 26.4 | 32.9 | 8.68 | 8.53 | 22.3 | — | 60.3 | 58.7 | 43.7 | 39.6 | 49.3 | 24.8 | 37.6 | 36.9 | 16.7 | 35.5 | 27.5 | 38.1 | 42.8 | 39.1 | 50.8 | 50.5 | 47.1 | 29.1 | 32.3 | 29.7 | 25.7 | 33.3 | 29.4 |
| NO₂ | 13.6 | 21.3 | 18.2 | 13.6 | 25.9 | 13.3 | 9.53 | 7.11 | 11.2 | — | — | 17.4 | 23.7 | 31.5 | 19.1 | 34.4 | 25.8 | 16.4 | 29.2 | 26 | 35.5 | 37.1 | 32.4 | 28.8 | 31.3 | 26.8 | 37.1 | 42.9 | 34.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 | 33.5 | 37.6 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
How should I interpret the data and averaging period? →
OpenAQ ↗EEA Germany
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Dresden-Winckelmannstr.
Dresden-Winckelmannstr.
Station code: DESN092
Monthly monitoring station data.
PM10Lowest 4.86 2019-11Highest 27.5 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
O₃Lowest 7.21 2019-10Highest 60.4 2019-062017-09 - 2020-05
NO₂Lowest 6.09 2019-11Highest 28.5 2019-022017-09 - 2020-05
SO₂Lowest 0.62 2019-11Highest 4.55 2018-032017-09 - 2020-05
Scroll the chart or table sideways to see the full period.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 12.7 | 20.3 | 15.4 | 6.78 | 20.6 | 10.9 | 4.86 | 6.33 | 7.55 | — | 13 | 15 | 14.7 | 21.9 | 14.3 | 25.3 | 15.9 | 11.6 | 27.3 | 18.9 | 15.1 | 13.7 | 17.8 | 18.4 | 19.1 | 19.6 | 22.9 | 27.5 | 17.5 | 12.4 | 18.8 | 17.2 | 24.7 |
| O₃ | 53.3 | 50.1 | 46.7 | 55.7 | 28.7 | 35.6 | 9.11 | 7.21 | 23.3 | — | 51.4 | 60.4 | 43.9 | 43.6 | 52.1 | 24.9 | 39.8 | 37.8 | 16.2 | 37.7 | 31.1 | 51.3 | 49.1 | 42.5 | 56.1 | 54.7 | 53.3 | 37 | 36.7 | 34 | 27 | 37.9 | 34.9 |
| NO₂ | 12 | 17.4 | 15.9 | 9.03 | 21.7 | 11.4 | 6.09 | 6.62 | 7.56 | — | 15.7 | 13.6 | 18.5 | 21.5 | 14 | 28.5 | 18.3 | 14.7 | 22.8 | 16.9 | 22 | 17 | 20.7 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 16 | 20.8 | 25.9 | 19 | 20.7 | 20.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| SO₂ | 1.96 | 3.43 | 2 | 1.55 | 3.57 | 4.42 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 1.08 | — | 4.39 | 3.17 | 2.58 | 2.72 | 1.49 | 3.99 | 2.52 | 2.5 | 2.35 | 2.01 | 2.04 | 2.35 | 3.62 | 2.66 | 2.88 | 2.77 | 4.55 | 3.73 | 3.47 | 3.54 | 3.14 | 2.9 | 1.99 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
How should I interpret the data and averaging period? →
OpenAQ ↗EEA Germany
Environment and quality of life ratings · Dresden
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Dresden | Luxembourg | Netherlands | Czech Republic | Belgium | Liechtenstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 85% | 83% | 82% | 77% | 64% | 88% |
| particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 84% | 85% | 88% | 77% | 64% | 94% |
| particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³) | 21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 25% | 19% | 21% | 35% | 45% | 6.3% |
| Garbage Disposal | 81% | 84% | 79% | 74% | 54% | 100% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 93% | 83% | 92% | 84% | 70% | 100% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 68% | 82% | 77% | 65% | 46% | 94% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 41% | 29% | 31% | 44% | 54% | 19% |
| Water Pollution | 11% | 19% | 17% | 28% | 42% | 0% |
Air quality in nearby cities
All cities →Germany↗
Leipzig
PM2.513
PM1016.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 11.2O₃ 35
September 27, 202603:00
Czech Republic↗
Prague
PM2.511.2
PM1013.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 9.4O₃ 35
September 27, 202603:00
Germany↗
Berlin
PM2.516.5
PM1019.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 8.8O₃ 43
September 27, 202603:00
Germany↗
Nuremberg
PM2.512.3
PM1014.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 10.7O₃ 55
September 27, 202603:00
Germany↗
Hanover
PM2.513.8
PM1018.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 11.1O₃ 50
September 27, 202603:00
Germany↗
München
PM2.59.1
PM1011.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 15.6O₃ 42
September 27, 202603:00
Germany↗
Frankfurt
PM2.511.3
PM1014.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 13.6O₃ 39
September 27, 202603:00
Germany↗
Bielefeld
PM2.515
PM1017.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 11.3O₃ 42
September 27, 202603:00
Germany · air quality in other cities
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Dresden · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 51.0509, 13.7383.
Scroll the forecast to see the following days.
Dresden · September 24, 2026: minimum temperature 11.3°C, maximum 16.3°C. Wind: 22.7 km/h. Humidity: 87%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 15.1 | 11.3 | 16.3 | 12.7 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 87 | 44 |
| 2026-09-25 | 16.2 | 10.5 | 16.2 | 10.9 | 1 | 3.5 | 66 | 98 |
| 2026-09-26 | 18.2 | 8.2 | 21 | 11.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 48 | 1 |
| 2026-09-27 | 19.3 | 10.3 | 21.3 | 14.5 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 60 | 78 |
| 2026-09-28 | 21 | 12 | 23.1 | 15.2 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 61 | 29 |
| 2026-09-29 | 18.8 | 12.8 | 21.5 | 15.6 | 20.8 | 3.5 | 63 | 89 |
| 2026-09-30 | 17.2 | 13.3 | 20.2 | 14.2 | 15.9 | 4.3 | 61 | 100 |
| 2026-10-01 | 18.3 | 12.2 | 21.4 | 16.6 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 64 | 100 |
| 2026-10-02 | 16.8 | 15.2 | 21 | 17.2 | 0.3 | 4.2 | 75 | 100 |
| 2026-10-03 | 17.1 | 12.6 | 19.8 | 12.6 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 62 | 100 |
| 2026-10-04 | 13.1 | 9 | 15.5 | 9 | 0.1 | 4.8 | 59 | 61 |
| 2026-10-05 | 16.8 | 11.8 | 19.6 | 14.3 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 53 | 10 |
| 2026-10-06 | 17.5 | 12 | 20.2 | 13.9 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 54 | 12 |
| 2026-10-07 | 16.5 | 11.3 | 20.3 | 14 | — | 4.3 | 60 | 51 |
| 2026-10-08 | 16.8 | 11.6 | 20.2 | 14.1 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 61 | 100 |
| 2026-10-09 | 19.1 | 12.1 | 23 | 15.5 | — | 2.4 | 41 | 100 |
| 2026-10-10 | 20.5 | 13.2 | 23.5 | 16.1 | — | 3.9 | 42 | 3 |
| 2026-10-11 | 14.9 | 12.2 | 17 | 12.2 | 0.1 | 5 | 67 | 95 |
UV index by day · Dresden
City data.
Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
Scroll the forecast to see the following days.
Dresden · September 26, 2026: UV index: 4.2 .
| Indicator | 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 | 2026-10-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Dresden · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Dresden?
Dresden - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 18.7 µg/m³, PM10: 21.9 µg/m³, O₃: 35 µg/m³, NO₂: 13.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.6 µg/m³, CO: 266 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Dresden over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 8.5 µg/m³ (September 23, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 27, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
What period does the pollution history for Dresden cover?
Available monthly means cover 2017-09 - 2020-05. The tables include PM10, O₃, NO₂, SO₂. 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 Dresden 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 Dresden?
For September 26, 2026, the forecast UV index is 4.2. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Dresden?
For September 24, 2026, forecast wind speed is 22.7 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.