Is the air quality good in Copenhagen?
On March 10, 2026, at 7:00 AM PT, air quality in Copenhagen, Denmark is unhealthy for sensitive groups, with an Air Quality Index of 110.
Poor air quality in northern Europe is largely due to Saharan dust sweeping north over Italy and the Alps (1).
Air quality is dynamic and, like the weather, can change frequently, Copenhagen ranked 16th among the most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday morning (local time).
Poor air quality is affecting cities across parts of northern Europe, including Berlin, Hamburg, Lubeck, and Rostock, Germany; Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Gothenburg, Sweden.
Click here for a real-time air quality map of Copenhagen.
Although today's air quality is poor, it is important to note that the average PM2.5 concentration in 2024 for Copenhagen was 7.1 µg/m3, corresponding to an AQI of 39 (“Good”), and was 1.4 times the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m3.
Copenhagen ranked as the 16th most polluted major city on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM PT. Source: IQAir.
When will air quality improve in Copenhagen?
Air quality is forecasted to improve later in the day on Tuesday as dust shifts away from the region and moves further east.
Hourly air quality forecast for Copenhagen, Denmark on March 10, 2026. Source: IQAir.
Air quality map of Copenhagen on March 10, 2026. Source: IQAir.
Air quality map of northern Europe on March 10, 2026. Source: IQAir.
What is causing poor air quality in Copenhagen?
Saharan dust plumes can frequently sweep north into Europe, reaching deep into Russia and Scandinavia and bring hazy skies to various regions of the continent at this time of the year. Visibility may be impacted by this dust.
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How can I protect myself from poor air quality?
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors when air quality is poor; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter particles, gases, and other pollutants.
