Today's Agricultural Metrics
Temperature
23.9°C
Min: 18.7°C | Max: 24.9°C
Humidity
82.8%
Min: 80% | Max: 98%
Rainfall Today
- current
- 0.3
- hardware
- 0
Wind Speed
3 km/h
Gusts: 5.3 km/h
Solar Radiation
N/A W/m²
Peak: N/A W/m²
UV Index
2
Peak: 6
Heating Degree Days
0.0
Energy needed for heating
Cooling Degree Days
2.1
Energy needed for cooling
Growing Degree Days
10.1
Plant growth accumulation
Evapotranspiration (ET)
6.3 mm
Water loss from soil & plants
Sunshine Hours
N/A
Bright sunshine duration
Solar Energy
3.8 MJ/m²
Energy received today
Data for: Saturday, October 24, 2026
🌱 Air Quality & Plant Growth
How Atmospheric Gases Affect Your Garden
Atmospheric conditions significantly impact plant health, growth rates, and productivity. Understanding these factors helps optimize growing conditions and protect your crops.
💨 Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) - Plant Growth Fuel
Current CO₂
416 ppm
Normal atmospheric level
Today's Peak
493 ppm
Maximum recorded today
🌿 Benefits for Plants:
- 350-450 ppm: Normal outdoor levels - standard plant growth
- 450-700 ppm: Slightly elevated - enhanced photosynthesis (up to 20% faster growth)
- 700-1200 ppm: High levels - maximum photosynthesis in greenhouses
- Impact: Higher CO₂ = more vigorous growth, better water efficiency, increased yields
🌳 Estimated CO₂ Absorption (Current Conditions)
Based on CO₂ level (416 ppm), peak sunlight (315 W/m²), and photosynthesis efficiency
Mature Tree
23.8g CO₂/day
(8.7 kg/year)
Vegetable Garden (1m²)
2.0g CO₂/m²/day
(10m² garden = 20g/day)
Lawn Grass (1m²)
0.8g CO₂/m²/day
(100m² lawn = 79g/day)
💡 Your Garden Impact: With current conditions (CO₂ normal, sunlight moderate), photosynthesis is operating at 40% of maximum efficiency. Limited sunlight is reducing CO₂ uptake - wait for brighter conditions for optimal absorption.
⚠️ Ground-Level Ozone (O₃) - Plant Stress Factor
Current Ozone
20 ppb
Low - minimal plant impact
Today's Peak
32 ppb
Usually peaks in afternoon
⚠️ Effects on Plants:
- 40-80 ppb: Normal background - no significant effect
- 80-120 ppb: Moderate - sensitive plants may show stress
- 120+ ppb: High - visible leaf damage, reduced growth, lower yields
- Symptoms: Bronzing, stippling, yellowing of older leaves; reduced photosynthesis
- Most vulnerable: Beans, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, spinach, grapes
- More resistant: Corn, wheat, broccoli, onions
💡 Using Air Quality Data in Your Garden
- High CO₂ mornings: Best time for transplanting and heavy watering - plants photosynthesize more efficiently
- High ozone afternoons: Avoid leaf treatments, delay pruning, ensure adequate watering to reduce stress
- High PM days: Rinse leaves with water in evening to remove particles, especially on vegetables
- Greenhouse optimization: Monitor CO₂ levels - consider supplementation in sealed environments
- Plant selection: In high-ozone areas, choose resistant varieties and avoid sensitive crops