What is the air quality in Mechelen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mechelen is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.99 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Mechelen right now?

The current temperature in Mechelen is 11.8°C (feels like 11.8°C). Humidity is 78.4% and wind speed is 50.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Mechelen?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 4.4 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Mechelen, Belgium

Windy

11.8°C · 78.4% humidity

11.8°

Feels 11.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

21 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

4 7am

21 10am

11 1pm

7 4pm

6 7pm

5 10pm

5 1am

5 4am

Station readings 12h ago

AQI 5

PM2.5 1.1 µg/m³ · 12h ago

CAMS model adj -20

Air Quality Index Trend

20h · 1 stn

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Mechelen'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.

78.4%

Humidity

50.0 km/h

Wind WSW

1021.6 hPa

Pressure

4.4

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.99 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Mechelen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

20h · 1 station

PM2.54.99 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX4.4

Moderate

Station readings (21 stations within 25 km)

4.99

Median

5.93

Average

4.1

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Mechelen?

06-09

17.4° 9.4°

2.0 mm

06-10

24.4° 12.3°

0.13 mm

06-11

25.2° 15.4°

2.25 mm

06-12

20.0° 11.6°

0.38 mm

06-13

24.2° 7.5°

0.06 mm

06-14

23.1° 11.9°

0.56 mm

06-15

17.4° 11.7°

3.88 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Mechelen?

mechelen (hendrik speecqvest)

0.7 km PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³ PM10: 16.0 µg/m³

Vilvoorde, Belgium

9.8 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Boom, Belgium

10.0 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Steenokkerzeel, Belgium

12.8 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Neder-over-heembeek, Belgium

15.7 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Neder-over-heembeek, Belgium

15.7 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Voorhaven (haren), Belgium

17.1 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Antwerpen (groenenborgerlaan), Belgium

17.3 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Hoboken, Belgium

18.7 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

Antwerpen (belgiëlei), Belgium

20.4 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Mechelen?

24 Zemst 24 Sint-Katelijne-Waver 24 Duffel 26 Willebroek 28 Boom 26 Putte 24 Vilvoorde 25 Kontich 27 Grimbergen 24 Lier

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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 2026-06-09T08:03 UTC.