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Air quality in Göttingen: Alarm today because of fine dust and ozone!
Current air quality data for Göttingen on October 31, 2025: fine dust, ozone and recommendations for citizens. Find out more here!
Air quality in Göttingen: Alarm today because of fine dust and ozone!
Today, October 31, 2025, we take a closer look at the air quality in Göttingen. The measuring station on Bürgerstrasse has collected interesting data on fine dust and pollutant levels. The mass of fine dust particles, which are recorded up to a diameter of PM10 per cubic meter of air, is particularly important. The limit values for fine dust are clearly defined: The permissible limit is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air and may be exceeded up to 35 times per year, as Göttinger Tageblatt reported.
Air quality itself is assessed by three main factors: particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. The health limits are also clearly defined. For example, very poor air quality is listed if nitrogen dioxide levels exceed 200 μg/m³, particulate matter exceeds 100 μg/m³ or ozone exceeds 240 μg/m³.
Air quality categories in detail
For a better overview, here are the categories related to air quality:
| category | Fine dust (μg/m³) | Nitrogen dioxide (μg/m³) | Ozone (μg/m³) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very bad | > 100 | > 200 | > 240 |
| bathroom | 51-100 | 101-200 | 181-240 |
| Moderate | 35-50 | 41-100 | 121-180 |
| Good | – | – | – |
| Very good | – | – | – |
Particularly problematic is the fine dust pollution from New Year's Eve fireworks, which amounts to around 1,500 tons on New Year's Eve alone - that is 75% of the total annual emissions. Even if this exposure does not exceed the annual average values, it remains a serious health risk because the fine dust particles can get into the lungs.
Restrictions in case of poor air quality
What does this mean for the population in Göttingen? If air quality is poor, as occurs in the case of high levels of particulate matter, particularly sensitive people should avoid strenuous outdoor activities. It's not just about comfort, but also about your own health. With moderate air quality, there are hardly any short-term health effects, but long-term effects can have serious consequences, as [Göttinger Tageblatt].
Regardless of the challenges air quality can pose, it remains crucial to understand the causes and take action. The recently published article on BBC also pointed out the importance of monitoring these values, which speaks in a completely different context about the truths and their relativity, which can also be transferred to our environment and health discussion.
So what exactly does it look like for you? Be aware of your surroundings and assess air quality daily. Because as has already happened, it also shows that we bear responsibility for the air around us - for ourselves and also for the community in which we live.