# Open-Meteo Air Quality MCP > Open-Meteo Air Quality gives your agent real-time environmental intelligence for health and planning. It assesses air safety using pollutant concentrations (PM2.5, ozone, etc.), provides European and US AQI indexes, predicts pollen counts for allergy sufferers, and tracks the UV index across any location. ## Overview - **Category:** the-unthinkable - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** air-quality, pollution-monitoring, pollen-forecast, environmental-data, aqi, health-safety ## Description Need to know if it's safe outside? This MCP lets your agent assess environmental risks by pulling real-time data from Open-Meteo. You don't have to jump between government websites or check five different dashboards just to plan a hike or manage an allergy flare-up. Your AI client can automatically pull together complex metrics, like cross-referencing high PM10 levels with a pollen forecast and the UV index for a specific zip code. It provides pollutant concentrations—like nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide—so you know exactly what's in the air. It also calculates both US and European Air Quality Indexes (AQI) so your agent can give clear risk ratings. Plus, it tracks allergens through detailed pollen counts for birch, grass, and ragweed, giving health apps and outdoor planners crucial data points. When you connect this to Vinkius, your agent gets a complete picture of the environment in one conversation. ## Tools ### get_air_quality Checks current concentrations for key pollutants like PM10, ozone, and carbon monoxide at any location. ### get_aqi_index Retrieves the Air Quality Index using both US and European measurement standards for immediate risk scoring. ### get_pollen_forecast Provides a detailed forecast of airborne allergens, including counts for birch, grass, and ragweed. ### get_uv_index Calculates the current and predicted UV index to warn users about sun exposure risk. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Is the air quality in Beijing safe for outdoor exercise today? ``` **Response:** ``` 💨 **Beijing — Air Quality Report** US AQI: 156 (Unhealthy) ⚠️ PM2.5: 68 μg/m³ | PM10: 124 μg/m³ Ozone: 45 μg/m³ | NO₂: 38 μg/m³ ❌ **Not recommended** for outdoor exercise. Sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor exertion. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the pollen forecast for Berlin this week? ``` **Response:** ``` 🌿 **Berlin — Pollen Forecast** Birch: HIGH (78 grains/m³) ⚠️ Grass: Moderate (32 grains/m³) Alder: Low (5 grains/m³) Ragweed: None detected Birch allergy sufferers should take antihistamines and limit outdoor exposure. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the UV index in Sydney right now? ``` **Response:** ``` ☀️ **Sydney — UV Index** Current UV: 9.2 (Very High) 🔴 Clear-sky UV: 10.1 Recommendation: Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing, avoid sun between 10am-2pm. ``` ## Capabilities ### Check Pollutant Concentrations Retrieve current levels for major air pollutants like PM2.5, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide at any specified location. ### Generate Air Quality Indexes Calculate standard Air Quality Index (AQI) scores using both US and European methodologies for immediate risk assessment. ### Forecast Allergens Get detailed pollen counts, including birch, grass, and ragweed, to help manage allergy exposure planning. ### Determine UV Risk Check the current and predicted UV index for a location so you can advise on sun protection safety. ## Use Cases ### Planning an outdoor marathon route An agent checks the proposed running path and pulls data from both get_air_quality (for current smog levels) and get_uv_index. It alerts the organizer that while pollution is moderate, UV levels are extreme, requiring mandatory hydration breaks. ### Managing a seasonal asthma flare-up A parent asks for air safety in the local park. The agent runs get_pollen_forecast and notes high grass pollen counts, while also checking get_air_quality to ensure low levels of ozone are present. ### Writing a corporate environmental report A consultant needs to compare air safety across three different cities. The agent uses get_aqi_index for all three locations, providing consistent US and European benchmark scores in the final document. ### Advising on a weekend camping trip Before booking, an agent checks the local forecast using both get_pollen_forecast (for seasonal allergies) and gets_uv_index to ensure campers pack enough sun protection for the specific time of day. ## Benefits - You instantly combine metrics. Instead of checking pollutant levels with get_air_quality and then running a separate pollens check, your agent pulls both into one consolidated report. - It standardizes risk scoring using get_aqi_index. You don't have to worry about whether the local authority uses US or European standards; this MCP handles both calculations automatically. - Allergy planning gets precise. Using get_pollen_forecast, you can advise a user that outdoor activity is safe from smog but dangerous due to high birch counts. - Safety advice improves with get_uv_index. Your agent doesn't just say 'wear sunscreen'; it tells the user if UV levels are currently Very High or Moderate based on location and time. - It gives depth to reports. You can go beyond a simple 'Good/Bad' rating by accessing raw pollutant data for PM2.5, ozone, and NO₂ using get_air_quality. ## How It Works The bottom line is that your agent gives you a comprehensive safety report from multiple environmental sources without manual data stitching. 1. Your agent asks for a specific environmental report, providing the desired location (city/zip code) and timeframe. 2. This MCP runs multiple checks—for example, calling both get_air_quality and get_pollen_forecast simultaneously to gather diverse metrics. 3. The final output is synthesized by your AI client into a single, actionable summary detailing all pollutant levels, AQI scores, and forecasts. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I check air quality with Open-Meteo Air Quality MCP?** You use the get_air_quality tool, providing the specific location and date. This retrieves concentrations for major pollutants like PM2.5, ozone, and sulfur dioxide. **Does this MCP only give US AQI scores? (get_aqi_index)** No, it gives both the European and US Air Quality Index standards. This means your agent provides two separate risk ratings for complete coverage. **How do I know if pollen is bad for my pet?** While this MCP focuses on human health metrics, get_pollen_forecast provides detailed counts for birch and grass that you can correlate with known pet sensitivities. **What does the UV index tell me? (get_uv_index)** The tool calculates your sun exposure risk. It tells you if you need SPF 50+ or if it's safe to be out without much protection. **Can I check multiple pollutants at once? (get_air_quality)** Yes, the get_air_quality tool is designed to retrieve a full suite of pollutants—PM10, Ozone, NO₂, SO₂, and CO—in one single data pull.