What is the air quality in Heerlen today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Heerlen is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.77 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Heerlen right now?

The current temperature in Heerlen is 8.5°C (feels like 2.7°C). Humidity is 67.6% and wind speed is 67.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Heerlen?

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

Air Quality in Heerlen, Netherlands

Windy

8.5°C · 67.6% humidity

8.5°

Feels 2.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

14 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

42 7am

24 10am

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 4 stn

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Heerlen'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.

67.6%

Humidity

67.4 km/h

Wind S

1016.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

5.77 µg/m³

PM10▲

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Heerlen?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 4 stations

PM2.55.77 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (14 stations within 25 km)

5.77

Median

9.47

Average

4.6

Low

25.33

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +7.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Heerlen?

10-21

15.5° 8.5°

0.13 mm

10-22

20.1° 6.7°

10-23

10.2° 5.2°

16.06 mm

10-24

12.4° 6.1°

0.06 mm

10-25

15.2° 6.2°

10-26

13.0° 8.1°

7.75 mm

10-27

18.0° 6.3°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Heerlen?

Looierstraat, Heerlen

0.9 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Jamboreepad, Heerlen

1.9 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Jamboreepad, Heerlen

1.9 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Opfergeltstraat, Wijnandsrade

7.3 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Merkelbeek

8.8 km 10.5°C 86.0% RH PM2.5: 29.0 µg/m³

Asterstraat, Geleen

15.8 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Asterstraat, Geleen

15.8 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

netherlands-catsop-michiel-de-ruyterstraat

15.9 km PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³

Aachen-Burtscheid, Germany

16.4 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³

Maastricht-A2-Philipsweg

19.0 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³ PM10: 11.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Heerlen?

48 Hoensbroek 34 Kerkrade 57 Brunssum 36 Herzogenrath 36 Übach-Palenberg 37 Alsdorf 49 Würselen 42 Geilenkirchen 62 Aachen 28 Geleen

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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 2026-10-21T08:27 UTC.