Basel - ClearSpot score: 52%

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About this place: Basel

Basel is a city in Switzerland. Population about 177,595. places_city_intro_fallback_clearspot

Key facts: Basel

  • ClearSpot score: 52% (clear)
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Population: 177,595
  • Main environmental signal: mixed signals
  • Wind turbines nearby: None documented within default radius
  • Data last updated:

ClearSpot score

52%

The 52% score for Basel reflects a mixed environmental profile: mixed signals contributes the most to the overall burden calculation.

Published tables use the same default thresholds for everyone so rankings stay comparable. On the home map, your tuned sensitivities still drive the live chip.

Environmental indicators

Module Score What this means
Wind turbines 0% No wind turbines are documented within the ClearSpot database near Basel at default sensitivity radius.
Pollen 0% No significant pollen pressure detected within default ClearSpot thresholds for the current reference period.
Air quality 0% Air quality data shows no documented exceedance of default sensitivity thresholds at this pin.
Noise 0% Noise mapping shows no significant pressure from motorways, railways, or airports within the default sensitivity radius.
Light pollution 0% Night-sky radiance registers no documented pressure - this area scores within the darker end of ClearSpot's light pollution range.

Live check at this pin

What the map would compute right now with default sensitivity thresholds (same assumption as our public tables). Opens the same modules as the home experience.

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Per-indicator burden (0–100)

Higher values mean more pressure against default thresholds for that module. They roll up into the headline ClearSpot score.

FAQ - Basel

Is this place healthy to live?

ClearSpot rates Basel at 52% (clear). Air quality is within acceptable ranges. The score aggregates air quality, noise, light pollution, pollen, and proximity to wind turbines and other infrastructure. Use the live map to check a specific address within the city.

What is air quality like here?

Air quality in Basel registers 0% pressure on ClearSpot's scale. Monthly measurements from the Open-Meteo Air Quality API and WAQI network form the basis of this score. No documented exceedance of WHO 2021 guidelines was detected in the reference period.

Are there wind turbines nearby?

Based on ClearSpot's inventory, documents no wind turbines within the default sensitivity radius of Basel. The resulting pressure score is 0%. The database is updated weekly from open sources.

How noisy is it?

The noise pressure score for Basel is 0% on ClearSpot's scale. Strategic noise mapping data from the EEA and open transport infrastructure form the basis of this score. No major strategic noise sources are mapped within the default sensitivity radius.

Basel - Switzerland

Basel is the 531st-ranked city in Switzerland on ClearSpot's environmental index, out of 1134 scored locations. It sits in the upper half of the national ranking.

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How to read this place

This location shows a comparatively strong ClearSpot score at default settings: fewer of the indexed stressors are pushing hard at sensivities most people start with. Your own priorities can change that reading—see the guides below.

Short-term vs long-term

In the short term, spikes come from weather, pollen season, construction, or night lighting—use the live map when deciding whether to open a window or plan outdoor time.

Over months and years, patterns matter for where you settle: turbine proximity, chronic noise corridors, recurring pollen sources, and persistent air basins. The blog and data guides explain how each layer is built.

Guides & further reading

Transparent scales, licensed upstream data, and how the headline score is assembled.