Velsen-Zuid Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Velsen-Zuid is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Velsen-Zuid is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 17.8/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 17.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 15.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 13.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 0.9/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 17.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 15.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 17.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Velsen-Zuid combines built-up streets with more open land, so local traffic matters, though emissions are less concentrated than in a city center. Breezes off the North Sea usually help ventilate the area. Steelmaking adds to local emissions. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Cold spells from December to March, at around 6°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. Later in the year, with summer temperatures averaging only about 19°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. Stronger winds around December, about 30 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Noord-Holland
Is air quality bad in Velsen-Zuid right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Velsen-Zuid is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Velsen-Zuid?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Velsen-Zuid will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 17.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Velsen-Zuid?
Cold spells from December to March, at around 6°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. Later in the year, with summer temperatures averaging only about 19°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. Stronger winds around December, about 30 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
Are air quality levels in Velsen-Zuid 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |