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Air quality in Lübeck on November 11th, 2025: What do the measurements say?
On November 11th, 2025, Lübeck analyzes the air quality: the focus is on fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. Health risks and recommendations.
Air quality in Lübeck on November 11th, 2025: What do the measurements say?
Today, November 11th, 2025, it's that time again: people in Lübeck are concerned about the air quality. At the measuring station on Moislinger-Allee, the values for fine dust particles (PM10) per cubic meter of air are recorded. The limit for PM10 is 50 particles per cubic meter; This may be exceeded a total of 35 times over the course of a year, as ln-online.de reports. Today, air quality is measured using three main metrics: particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone.
The signs point to “poor” when you look at the limit values. Nitrogen dioxide over 200 μg/m³, fine dust over 100 μg/m³ and ozone over 240 μg/m³ are classified as “very poor”. For “poor” values, the measurements are between 101-200 μg/m³ for NO2, 51-100 μg/m³ for particulate matter and 181-240 μg/m³ for ozone. Air quality is particularly important in urban areas such as Lübeck, as around 240,000 premature deaths in the EU each year can be attributed to fine dust.
Recommendations for poor air quality
What should people do if the air quality is bad? If the value is “very poor”, sensitive people should avoid physical exertion outdoors. If the values are “poor”, it is advised to limit strenuous activities outdoors. At “moderate” levels, health effects are unlikely, but sensitive people should still listen to their bodies.
Fine dust pollution is particularly critical on New Year's Eve. Although fireworks are not significant compared to year-round pollution, there is a massive increase in fine dust levels on New Year's Eve. In total, fireworks release around 2,050 tons of fine dust every year, most of which is released on New Year's Eve (1,500 tons or 75%).
Air quality and climate change
Further attention should be paid to the interrelated issues of air quality and climate change. According to climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu, temperature changes caused by climate change can have a direct impact on air quality. High temperatures and air pollution are particularly dangerous for people with respiratory diseases and increase the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
The changes caused by climate change can alter emissions from both natural sources, such as wildfires, and human activities. It is particularly worth emphasizing that as temperatures rise, an increase in allergens can also be expected, as air pollution can affect the allergenicity of pollen.
It is recommended that you organize your everyday life with air quality in mind. Taking a look at the weather forecasts and air measurements can help you better plan outdoor activities and minimize health risks. Being aware of your own emissions and using environmentally friendly means of transport also help to improve air quality.
It remains to be seen how the air quality in Lübeck will develop and what measures the city will take. However, one thing is certain: the air we breathe has a direct impact on our health, and everyone should do their part to improve it.