What is the air quality in Mechelen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mechelen is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.81 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Mechelen right now?

The current temperature in Mechelen is 15.6°C (feels like 15.6°C). Humidity is 45.0% and wind speed is 65.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Mechelen?

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

Air Quality in Mechelen, Belgium

Windy

15.6°C · 45.0% humidity

15.6°

Feels 15.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 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.

45.0%

Humidity

65.3 km/h

Wind SW

1021.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.81 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Mechelen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.57.81 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (19 stations within 25 km)

7.81

Median

8.69

Average

5.3

Low

15.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -1.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Mechelen?

10-21

15.6° 8.3°

1.25 mm

10-22

19.4° 7.0°

10-23

11.6° 7.8°

5.25 mm

10-24

12.9° 7.1°

10-25

14.1° 7.8°

0.19 mm

10-26

13.8° 7.7°

2.94 mm

10-27

18.3° 5.9°

0.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Mechelen?

mechelen (hendrik speecqvest)

0.7 km PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ PM10: 15.0 µg/m³

Vilvoorde, Belgium

9.8 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Boom, Belgium

10.0 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

Steenokkerzeel, Belgium

12.8 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Neder-over-heembeek, Belgium

15.7 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Voorhaven (haren), Belgium

17.1 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Voorhaven (haren), Belgium

17.1 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Antwerpen (groenenborgerlaan), Belgium

17.3 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Hoboken, Belgium

18.7 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Booischot

19.0 km PM2.5: 5.1 µg/m³ PM10: 9.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Mechelen?

33 Zemst 35 Sint-Katelijne-Waver 35 Duffel 31 Willebroek 26 Boom 39 Putte 33 Vilvoorde 36 Kontich 35 Grimbergen 38 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 2026-10-21T10:06 UTC.