Worst air pollution Middelburg, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Middelburg is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 20.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Middelburg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Middelburg, known locally as a historic Walcheren peninsula town, sees air quality conditions typical of Zeeland, with the A58 route and nearby business activity acting as the principal contributors to local air quality. With the Walcheren peninsula and Scheldt estuary in the vicinity aiding air flow, and the historic capital of Zeeland province part of the local picture, readings stay close to the national norm.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

20.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

35.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Middelburg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Middelburg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 20.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Middelburg?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Middelburg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Middelburg?

Air quality around Middelburg is most changeable over the spring and early-summer period, when birch, oak, and alder pollen is at its peak, or on hot, windless days when traffic on the A58 and industry emissions build up; the flat, open peninsula terrain typically supports good ventilation. The calmer months in between generally keep Middelburg close to typical Dutch air quality levels.

Are air quality levels in Middelburg 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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