What is the air quality in Balen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Balen is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.99 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Balen right now?

The current temperature in Balen is 15.3°C (feels like 15.3°C). Humidity is 47.4% and wind speed is 60.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Balen?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Balen, Belgium

Windy

15.3°C · 47.4% humidity

15.3°

Feels 15.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings 44h ago

AQI 56

PM2.5 14.5 µg/m³ · 44h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 13 stn

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Balen'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.

47.4%

Humidity

60.4 km/h

Wind SW

1021.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.99 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Balen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 13 stations

PM2.57.99 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

7.99

Median

8.87

Average

7.4

Low

10.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 8.2 · Bias: +0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Balen?

10-21

15.3° 7.8°

0.69 mm

10-22

19.5° 6.9°

0.31 mm

10-23

10.6° 6.1°

15.25 mm

10-24

13.8° 6.5°

10-25

15.1° 6.5°

10-26

12.3° 7.2°

9.06 mm

10-27

18.4° 6.0°

0.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Balen?

Dessel, Belgium

7.3 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Hoevenen, Belgium

10.7 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Houthalen-helchteren, Belgium

20.9 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³

Aarschot, Belgium

31.5 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Balen?

33 Mol 34 Lommel 36 Geel 38 Tessenderlo 39 Beringen 40 Koersel 35 Kasterlee 41 Heusden 42 Zolder 43 Helchteren

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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 2026-10-21T10:06 UTC.