What is the air quality in Merksem today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Merksem is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.57 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Merksem right now?

The current temperature in Merksem is 12.9°C (feels like 12.9°C). Humidity is 69.7% and wind speed is 41.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Merksem?

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

Air Quality in Merksem, Belgium

Windy

12.9°C · 69.7% humidity

12.9°

Feels 12.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

24 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

26 7am

23 10am

27 1pm

27 4pm

27 7pm

27 10pm

27 1am

27 4am

Station readings

CAMS model adj +2

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 1 stn

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Merksem'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.

69.7%

Humidity

41.1 km/h

Wind WSW

1021.2 hPa

Pressure

4.4

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.57 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Merksem?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.55.57 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX4.4

Moderate

Station readings (24 stations within 25 km)

5.57

Median

5.8

Average

4.1

Low

8.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Merksem?

06-09

17.3° 10.9°

2.56 mm

06-10

24.5° 12.7°

0.69 mm

06-11

25.3° 15.7°

2.31 mm

06-12

19.7° 12.4°

0.06 mm

06-13

25.2° 8.5°

0.13 mm

06-14

23.5° 13.0°

0.5 mm

06-15

18.6° 12.5°

6.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Merksem?

antwerpen (merksem)

1.6 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ PM10: 28.0 µg/m³

Schoten, Belgium

3.0 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Antwerpen-linkeroever, Belgium

4.6 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³

Antwerpen-linkeroever, Belgium

4.6 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Antwerpen (belgiëlei), Belgium

5.0 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

antwerpen (van averbekelaan)

5.4 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³ PM10: 10.0 µg/m³

antwerpen (blancefloerlaan)

6.3 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³ PM10: 13.0 µg/m³

Antwerpen (burchtse Weel), Belgium

7.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Antwerpen (groenenborgerlaan), Belgium

8.2 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Hoboken, Belgium

11.3 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Merksem?

24 Deurne 30 Schoten 23 Borgerhout 22 Ekeren 22 Antwerpen 24 Brasschaat 24 Berchem 23 Kapellen 25 Mortsel 23 Zwijndrecht

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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 2026-06-09T08:04 UTC.