Fine particles
14µg/m³Fair · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
GhentAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Ghent - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 14 µg/m³, PM10: 18.3 µg/m³, O₃: 17 µg/m³, NO₂: 35.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 4.2 µg/m³, CO: 262 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →Ghent · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: September 27, 2026 · 03:00 · local timeParticulate matter
18.3µg/m³Fair · 1 hourOzone
17µg/m³Good · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
35.2µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
4.2µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
262µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Ghent
Ghent - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-26)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 3.33 2026-09-04Highest 15.31 2026-09-232026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
PM10Lowest 6.55 2026-08-31Highest 23.73 2026-09-222026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
O₃Lowest 34.96 2026-09-22Highest 64.79 2026-09-202026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
NO₂Lowest 4.61 2026-08-31Highest 28.68 2026-09-222026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
SO₂Lowest 0.38 2026-09-03Highest 4.37 2026-09-222026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
COLowest 116.63 2026-09-04Highest 286.46 2026-09-222026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
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| Pollutant | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10.13 | 8.65 | 6.01 | 15.31 | 14.72 | 9.04 | 5.19 | 5.82 | 8.18 | 5.63 | 3.33 | 4.43 | 7.28 | 6.78 | 4 |
| PM10 | 14.66 | 12.84 | 12.3 | 20.58 | 23.73 | 15.58 | 10.28 | 9.93 | 13.3 | 11.23 | 6.83 | 8.6 | 12.35 | 11.76 | 6.55 |
| O₃ | 51.29 | 55.63 | 47.46 | 45.42 | 34.96 | 54.75 | 64.79 | 55.71 | 59 | 56.42 | 42.83 | 53.04 | 56.83 | 58 | 58.83 |
| NO₂ | 15.65 | 13.19 | 19.66 | 14.65 | 28.68 | 11.8 | 5.03 | 7.66 | 8.95 | 7.95 | 4.83 | 5.22 | 9.86 | 9.27 | 4.61 |
| SO₂ | 2.32 | 1.08 | 2.76 | 1.54 | 4.37 | 1.26 | 0.38 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 1.09 | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.83 | 0.45 |
| CO | 201.33 | 194 | 225.71 | 218.83 | 286.46 | 215.75 | 172.25 | 146.58 | 160.79 | 165.79 | 116.63 | 130.29 | 158.38 | 167.46 | 159.58 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Ghent
Ghent - air pollution history (2017-09 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM2.5Lowest 2.89 2019-10Highest 29.7 2017-092017-09 - 2020-05
PM10Lowest 4.94 2019-10Highest 66 2018-072017-09 - 2020-05
O₃Lowest 11.7 2019-11Highest 57 2020-052017-09 - 2020-05
NO₂Lowest 4.56 2019-10Highest 54.2 2019-022017-09 - 2020-05
SO₂Lowest 0.21 2019-07Highest 2.85 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
COLowest 0.06 2019-10Highest 31.1 2017-092017-09 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 13.8 | 20.4 | 11.7 | 9.19 | 13.8 | 9.09 | 7.02 | 2.89 | — | 22.8 | 6.94 | 10.2 | 14 | 23.2 | 14.7 | 24.1 | 16.4 | — | 17.4 | 14.5 | 12.3 | 7.71 | 17.2 | 14.3 | 25.4 | 18.8 | 17.9 | 21.5 | 9.84 | 13.7 | 15.6 | 9.02 | 29.7 |
| PM10 | 25.4 | 32.6 | 22.2 | 20.2 | 22.5 | 14.4 | 10.6 | 4.94 | — | 37.5 | 17.5 | 21.6 | 23 | 34.8 | 21.7 | 40.4 | 24.9 | — | 25.8 | 24.4 | 22.7 | 18 | 66 | 25.6 | 38.9 | 32 | 29.7 | 31.4 | 18.7 | 21.6 | 25.8 | 19.8 | 36.7 |
| O₃ | 57 | 52.1 | 50.2 | 56.8 | 39.7 | 21.2 | 11.7 | 12.8 | — | 33.9 | 46 | 48.1 | 50.4 | 46.8 | 51.3 | 22.6 | 42.1 | — | 25.6 | 22.7 | 29.3 | 34.5 | 45.9 | 39.1 | 49.9 | 55.2 | 38.3 | 31.7 | 42.7 | 34.6 | 26.3 | 38.9 | 12.9 |
| NO₂ | 25.4 | 23.6 | 16.5 | 12.3 | 21.6 | 16.5 | 13.9 | 4.56 | — | 27.1 | 15 | 19.4 | 18.7 | 24.3 | 14 | 54.2 | 20.3 | — | 24.9 | 29.4 | 25 | 18.8 | 21.2 | 19 | 23.7 | 22.9 | 31.1 | 33.3 | 22.6 | 29.1 | 25.3 | 18.2 | 33.2 |
| SO₂ | — | — | — | — | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.6 | — | — | — | 0.21 | — | 1.41 | 2.13 | 0.82 | 1.83 | 0.58 | — | 1.32 | 1.03 | 0.74 | — | 1.42 | 0.68 | 1.17 | 1.94 | 2.15 | 2.85 | 1.47 | 1.71 | 2.26 | 0.56 | 0.78 |
| CO | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.2 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.06 | — | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.23 | — | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 2.66 | 17.6 | 31.1 |
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Historical data by station 1
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · 44R701 - GENT
44R701 - GENT
Station code: BETR701
Monthly monitoring station data.
PM2.5Lowest 2.89 2019-10Highest 29.7 2017-092017-09 - 2020-05
PM10Lowest 4.94 2019-10Highest 66 2018-072017-09 - 2020-05
O₃Lowest 11.7 2019-11Highest 57 2020-052017-09 - 2020-05
NO₂Lowest 4.56 2019-10Highest 54.2 2019-022017-09 - 2020-05
SO₂Lowest 0.21 2019-07Highest 2.85 2018-022017-09 - 2020-05
COLowest 0.06 2019-10Highest 31.1 2017-092017-09 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 13.8 | 20.4 | 11.7 | 9.19 | 13.8 | 9.09 | 7.02 | 2.89 | — | 22.8 | 6.94 | 10.2 | 14 | 23.2 | 14.7 | 24.1 | 16.4 | — | 17.4 | 14.5 | 12.3 | 7.71 | 17.2 | 14.3 | 25.4 | 18.8 | 17.9 | 21.5 | 9.84 | 13.7 | 15.6 | 9.02 | 29.7 |
| PM10 | 25.4 | 32.6 | 22.2 | 20.2 | 22.5 | 14.4 | 10.6 | 4.94 | — | 37.5 | 17.5 | 21.6 | 23 | 34.8 | 21.7 | 40.4 | 24.9 | — | 25.8 | 24.4 | 22.7 | 18 | 66 | 25.6 | 38.9 | 32 | 29.7 | 31.4 | 18.7 | 21.6 | 25.8 | 19.8 | 36.7 |
| O₃ | 57 | 52.1 | 50.2 | 56.8 | 39.7 | 21.2 | 11.7 | 12.8 | — | 33.9 | 46 | 48.1 | 50.4 | 46.8 | 51.3 | 22.6 | 42.1 | — | 25.6 | 22.7 | 29.3 | 34.5 | 45.9 | 39.1 | 49.9 | 55.2 | 38.3 | 31.7 | 42.7 | 34.6 | 26.3 | 38.9 | 12.9 |
| NO₂ | 25.4 | 23.6 | 16.5 | 12.3 | 21.6 | 16.5 | 13.9 | 4.56 | — | 27.1 | 15 | 19.4 | 18.7 | 24.3 | 14 | 54.2 | 20.3 | — | 24.9 | 29.4 | 25 | 18.8 | 21.2 | 19 | 23.7 | 22.9 | 31.1 | 33.3 | 22.6 | 29.1 | 25.3 | 18.2 | 33.2 |
| SO₂ | — | — | — | — | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.6 | — | — | — | 0.21 | — | 1.41 | 2.13 | 0.82 | 1.83 | 0.58 | — | 1.32 | 1.03 | 0.74 | — | 1.42 | 0.68 | 1.17 | 1.94 | 2.15 | 2.85 | 1.47 | 1.71 | 2.26 | 0.56 | 0.78 |
| CO | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.2 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.06 | — | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.23 | — | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 2.66 | 17.6 | 31.1 |
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Environment and quality of life ratings · Ghent
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Ghent | Luxembourg | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland | France |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 62% | 83% | 82% | 78% | 76% | 61% |
| particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 73% | 85% | 88% | 80% | 84% | 68% |
| particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³) | 22 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 39% | 19% | 21% | 25% | 20% | 36% |
| Garbage Disposal | 66% | 84% | 79% | 74% | 82% | 59% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 85% | 83% | 92% | 82% | 90% | 73% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 63% | 82% | 77% | 65% | 82% | 48% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 44% | 29% | 31% | 42% | 38% | 54% |
| Water Pollution | 27% | 19% | 17% | 23% | 19% | 39% |
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Belgium · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 50.5039, 4.4699. Forecast for a country reference point; conditions in the city may differ.
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Belgium · September 24, 2026: minimum temperature 11.9°C, maximum 21.1°C. Wind: 9.1 km/h. Humidity: 54%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 19.4 | 11.9 | 21.1 | 11.9 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 54 | 95 |
| 2026-09-25 | 21.7 | 8.4 | 24.1 | 15.1 | — | 2.9 | 43 | 44 |
| 2026-09-26 | 21.6 | 11.8 | 23.2 | 12.9 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 58 | 31 |
| 2026-09-27 | 23.4 | 8.4 | 26.9 | 20.2 | 0.2 | 3.6 | 51 | 81 |
| 2026-09-28 | 23.6 | 14.2 | 26.1 | 19.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 51 | 91 |
| 2026-09-29 | 27.8 | 16.8 | 27.8 | 21.2 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 36 | 9 |
| 2026-09-30 | 27.6 | 19.4 | 27.6 | 19.5 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 36 | 100 |
| 2026-10-01 | 19.9 | 13.1 | 19.9 | 13.1 | 9 | 4.4 | 69 | 13 |
| 2026-10-02 | 21.4 | 11.8 | 22.1 | 14.5 | 6 | 2.8 | 41 | 71 |
| 2026-10-03 | 19.5 | 10.4 | 19.5 | 12 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 45 | 81 |
| 2026-10-04 | 21.7 | 9.6 | 22.2 | 13.5 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 43 | 34 |
| 2026-10-05 | 22.9 | 11.1 | 23 | 13.9 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 38 | 6 |
| 2026-10-06 | 23.8 | 11.8 | 24.3 | 14.5 | — | 3.7 | 32 | 7 |
| 2026-10-07 | 24.4 | 12.2 | 25.1 | 14.9 | — | 3.2 | 30 | 12 |
| 2026-10-08 | 24.3 | 12.2 | 24.7 | 15.4 | 0.2 | 2 | 33 | 7 |
| 2026-10-09 | 24.2 | 12.9 | 24.5 | 15.6 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 36 | 90 |
| 2026-10-10 | 23.5 | 11.4 | 24.5 | 11.4 | 1.8 | 9.2 | 32 | 100 |
| 2026-10-11 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 5.8 | 43 | 1 |
UV index by day · Belgium
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Belgium · September 26, 2026: UV index: 4.2 .
| Indicator | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 4.2 | 4 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — |
Airborne pollen · Belgium
grains/m³ Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
Belgium · September 26, 2026: Alder: 0 grains/m³. Birch: 0 grains/m³. Grass: 0.3 grains/m³. Mugwort: 1 grains/m³. Olive: 0 grains/m³. Ragweed: 0 grains/m³.
| Indicator | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Birch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Mugwort | 1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Olive | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ragweed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Ghent · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Ghent?
Ghent - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 03:00 local time): PM2.5: 14 µg/m³, PM10: 18.3 µg/m³, O₃: 17 µg/m³, NO₂: 35.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 4.2 µg/m³, CO: 262 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Ghent over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 15.3 µg/m³ (September 23, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 27, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
What period does the pollution history for Ghent cover?
Available monthly means cover 2017-09 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, PM10, O₃, NO₂, SO₂, CO. Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Ghent an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Ghent?
For September 26, 2026, the forecast UV index is 4.2. The UV section also shows the following available days. The forecast is for a country reference point (Belgium), not the city itself.
What wind speed is forecast for Ghent?
For September 24, 2026, forecast wind speed is 9.1 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days. These data describe a country reference point (Belgium); local wind may differ.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.