What is the air quality in Genk today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Genk is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.99 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Genk right now?

The current temperature in Genk is 15.5°C (feels like 15.5°C). Humidity is 48.2% and wind speed is 57.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Genk?

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

Air Quality in Genk, Belgium

Windy

15.5°C · 48.2% humidity

15.5°

Feels 15.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 1 stn

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Genk'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.

48.2%

Humidity

57.0 km/h

Wind SW

1021.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.99 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Genk?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 1 station

PM2.58.99 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

8.99

Median

7.23

Average

3.4

Low

10.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 8.2 · Bias: -0.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Genk?

10-21

15.5° 8.6°

0.31 mm

10-22

19.6° 6.0°

10-23

9.8° 5.4°

9.37 mm

10-24

13.4° 6.5°

10-25

15.4° 6.5°

10-26

12.5° 8.1°

10.94 mm

10-27

18.5° 6.4°

0.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Genk?

genk

4.0 km PM2.5: 9.5 µg/m³ PM10: 27.0 µg/m³

Hasselt, Belgium

9.7 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

Houthalen-helchteren, Belgium

11.4 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³

Hoge Fronten, Maastricht

17.6 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

netherlands-catsop-michiel-de-ruyterstraat

19.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

A2 Nassaulaan, Maastricht

20.0 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Maastricht-A2-Philipsweg

20.6 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³ PM10: 11.0 µg/m³

Eijsden-Trichterweg

24.7 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³ PM10: 13.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Genk?

35 Diepenbeek 40 Zonhoven 32 Bilzen 44 Houthalen 35 Hasselt 28 Lanaken 43 Helchteren 28 Mechelen-aan-de-Maas 28 Maasmechelen 42 Zolder

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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 2026-10-21T10:05 UTC.