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Air quality in Potsdam: Current fine dust levels alert!
Current air quality data for Potsdam on October 28, 2025: Fine dust measurements, limit values and tips for sensitive people.
Air quality in Potsdam: Current fine dust levels alert!
The air quality in Potsdam is once again in the public eye today, October 28, 2025. A measuring station in the center of the city has determined current values for fine dust (PM10) and other air pollutants. These results are not only important for local residents, but also shed light on the health risks associated with poor air quality. According to a report by maz-online.de The limit value for PM10 is exceeded 35 times per year and the current level is monitored hourly.
Air quality is measured using three key values: fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. For better clarity, here are the limit values:
- Sehr schlecht: Stickstoffdioxid > 200 μg/m³, Feinstaub > 100 μg/m³, Ozon > 240 μg/m³.
- Schlecht: Stickstoffdioxid 101-200 μg/m³, Feinstaub 51-100 μg/m³, Ozon 181-240 μg/m³.
- mäßig: Stickstoffdioxid 41-100 μg/m³, Feinstaub 35-50 μg/m³, Ozon 121-180 μg/m³.
Recommendations for poor air quality
If air quality is rated as poor or very poor, it is recommended that sensitive people avoid outdoor exertion. At moderate levels, short-term health effects are unlikely, but they can still occur in sensitive people. In the best case scenario, if the air quality is rated “very good”, nothing stands in the way of spending time outdoors.
Did you know that fine dust pollution from New Year's Eve fireworks is high, but is not classified as significant compared to year-round pollution? An incredible 1,500 tons of fine dust are released on New Year's Eve, which corresponds to 75% of the annual amount. These tiny, invisible particles are harmful to health and should be viewed with caution during the cold season.
Summary of the challenges
Across the EU, there were 240,000 premature deaths caused by particulate matter last year. These alarming statistics show how important it is not to lose sight of air quality. In all cities, including Cologne, it is time to pay attention to clean and healthy air.
Back to Potsdam: Measures are constantly being taken to improve air quality and protect residents. Tips and information on air quality are regularly provided on various platforms, including on e-jazirah.com, a newspaper that deals with topics from culture and science. The collaboration with international institutions also shows that we think outside the box.
Finally, it remains to be said: We are all called upon to take good care of our environment. The responsibility for the air we breathe lies in our hands!