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Hamburg Air Quality

10GoodNOT ON TRACK2030European Air Quality Index (EAQI)

Based on 2024 annual averages from the European Environment Agency

Annual PM2.5 average of 9.6 µg/m³ (1.9x above WHO guideline). Based on verified data from 10 monitoring stations.

EU 2030 Compliance Status

EU Ambient Air Quality Directive 2024/2881 (adopted December 2024)
PM2.5COMPLIANT
9.6 / 10 µg/m³
PM10NOT ON TRACK
No data
NO₂NOT ON TRACK
24.3 / 20 µg/m³
Gap: +4.3 above target
Projected compliance: 2048
O₃COMPLIANT
50.1 / 120 µg/m³
SO₂COMPLIANT
2.9 / 50 µg/m³
How are compliance projections calculated?

Compliance projection uses linear trend extrapolation from available annual averages. This is a simplified projection assuming current improvement trends continue. Actual compliance depends on policy implementation, economic changes, and weather patterns.

Pollutant Levels

PM2.5

Annual mean (µg/m³)

9.6
Meets 2030 target
WHO 5EU 2030: 10Current limit: 25

PM10

Annual mean (µg/m³)

N/A
WHO 15EU 2030: 20Current limit: 40

NO₂

Annual mean (µg/m³)

24.3
Above 2030 target
WHO 10EU 2030: 20Current limit: 40

O₃

Annual mean (µg/m³)

50.1
Within WHO guideline
WHO 60EU 2030: 120Current limit: 120

SO₂

Annual mean (µg/m³)

2.9
Within WHO guideline
WHO 40EU 2030: 50Current limit: 125

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA)

PM2.5 Trend

20202024 annual mean

↓ Improving
2030202010.5202110.5202210.720239.720249.6
Annual meanEU 2030 target (10)

Seasonal PM2.5 Pattern

Estimated monthly variation from 9.6 µg/m³ annual mean

Peak: Jan
EU 2030 limit (10)
14
Jan
13
Feb
12
Mar
9
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
10
Oct
13
Nov
14
Dec

Health Advice for Hamburg

General

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities freely.

Sensitive Groups

No special precautions needed for sensitive groups.

Exercise

Ideal conditions for outdoor exercise including running and cycling.

Indoor Protection

Open windows to ventilate your home with clean outdoor air.

Disclaimer: Health information is for general awareness only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have respiratory conditions, allergies, or other health concerns, consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.

Health recommendations based on EEA Air Quality Index health recommendations and WHO Air Quality Guidelines (2021).

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