Worst air pollution The Hague, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in The Hague is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 25.9/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in The Hague is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The Hague's air quality is generally good, benefiting from its North Sea coastal position and consistent Atlantic westerlies that provide reliable maritime ventilation across this government city. Vehicle traffic on the surrounding highway network is the primary local source, while the North Sea fetch and the flat Dutch coastal plain allow good dispersal on most days throughout the year.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
25.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
26.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in The Hague right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in The Hague is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 25.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Hague?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in The Hague will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The Hague?
Air quality around The Hague is most changeable during spring and the start of summer, when birch, oak, and alder pollen is at its peak, or on hot, windless days when traffic and industry emissions build up; the flat polder terrain and sea proximity generally support decent air movement. The remainder of the year tends to bring conditions typical of the Netherlands as a whole.
Are air quality levels in The Hague 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: 23 August 2026 at 20:25 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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