What is the air quality in Helchteren today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Helchteren is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.77 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Helchteren right now?

The current temperature in Helchteren is 10.8°C (feels like 10.8°C). Humidity is 84.3% and wind speed is 45.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Helchteren?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Helchteren, Belgium

Windy

10.8°C · 84.3% humidity

10.8°

Feels 10.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

23 4am

24 7am

24 10am

24 1pm

24 4pm

26 7pm

24 10pm

24 1am

Station readings 31h ago

AQI 24

PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³ · 31h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

49h · 17 stn

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Helchteren's air quality is shaped by traffic emissions and residential heating. Pollution levels tend to peak during winter months when cold air traps emissions close to ground level.

84.3%

Humidity

45.9 km/h

Wind SW

1021.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.77 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Helchteren?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

49h · 17 stations

PM2.55.77 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

5.77

Median

5.85

Average

4.3

Low

7.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Helchteren?

06-09

18.7° 8.5°

0.5 mm

06-10

25.0° 11.6°

0.38 mm

06-11

23.7° 14.7°

2.88 mm

06-12

20.6° 11.1°

0.44 mm

06-13

25.0° 7.3°

0.19 mm

06-14

22.8° 11.3°

0.06 mm

06-15

17.9° 11.7°

4.0 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Helchteren?

Houthalen-helchteren, Belgium

2.7 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

genk

16.9 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³ PM10: 25.0 µg/m³

Dessel, Belgium

25.0 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Hoevenen, Belgium

30.1 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Hoge Fronten, Maastricht

30.6 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Hoge Fronten, Maastricht

30.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

A2 Nassaulaan, Maastricht

33.0 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Maastricht-A2-Philipsweg

33.6 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³ PM10: 12.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Helchteren?

24 Houthalen 23 Zolder 22 Zonhoven 23 Heusden 24 Koersel 24 Peer 24 Beringen 27 Genk 19 Hasselt 22 Diepenbeek

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-09T05:24 UTC.