Worst air pollution Bruges, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Bruges is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 22.8/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Bruges is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100). 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 - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

22.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

20.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

16.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bruges right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Bruges is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 22.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bruges?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bruges will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100).

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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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