Worst air pollution Bruges, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bruges is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 45.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bruges is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bruges' air quality is generally good, with consistent North Sea and English Channel westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation across this UNESCO heritage canal city. Vehicle traffic on the A10 and R30 ring road are the primary local sources, while the flat Flemish coastal plain allows good dispersal and the historic car-restricted centre helps maintain readings among Belgium's better urban environments.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Medium

45.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

45.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

34.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

30.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bruges right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bruges is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 24.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 45.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bruges?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bruges will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bruges?

Residents in Bruges are likeliest to notice reduced air quality when the canal network birch and linden pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the A10 and R30 ring road; a shift to wetter or windier weather typically brings noticeable relief.

Are air quality levels in Bruges based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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