Worst air pollution Wavre, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Wavre is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Wavre is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Positioned on the Dyle river plain in Walloon Brabant, Wavre experiences air quality shaped chiefly by vehicle traffic and Brussels commuter routes. The Waals-Brabant terrain plays a role in how pollutants move through the area, with breezier conditions typically dispersing emissions faster than the still, settled spells that let them accumulate.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
22.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
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:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wavre right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Wavre is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wavre?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Wavre will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wavre?
oak and linden pollen peaks and periods of vehicle traffic and Brussels commuter routes are the two main triggers for reduced air quality in Wavre; most other times, the Waals-Brabant area sees comparatively steady, breathable conditions.
Are air quality levels in Wavre 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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