Luchtmeetnet
Predicted and actual air quality data for the Netherlands from RIVM.
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What is Luchtmeetnet?
Luchtmeetnet is a public API that returns both forecasted and observed air quality component values across The Netherlands.
It is useful for developers building geo-weather tools, environmental dashboards, or public health applications focused on Dutch air quality.
What you can build with Luchtmeetnet
Dutch air quality dashboard
Display real-time and forecasted PM2.5, NO2 and ozone levels on interactive maps for cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Health alert mobile app
Send push notifications to users in the Netherlands when predicted air quality exceeds safe thresholds.
Environmental research tool
Pull historical and predicted component data to analyze pollution trends across Dutch regions over time.
Get started with Luchtmeetnet
- 1Visit the official Luchtmeetnet documentation site
- 2Review the list of available endpoints for measurements and forecasts
- 3Make HTTPS GET requests to the public endpoints
- 4Parse the JSON responses containing component values and locations
- 5Integrate the data into maps, apps or analysis scripts
Luchtmeetnet: pros & cons
Pros
- +No authentication required
- +Covers both actual measurements and predictions
- +Official RIVM source for Netherlands
- +HTTPS only for secure access
Cons
- –Limited to the Netherlands only
- –No documented rate limits or SLA
- –Focuses solely on air quality components
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It provides predicted and actual air quality data for components across the Netherlands from RIVM.
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