Worst air pollution Denmark, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Denmark is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 29.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Denmark is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 30.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Tucked among karri forests on Western Australia's south coast, Denmark sits squarely in the path of the Southern Ocean's cleansing winds, giving it some of the freshest air of any town in the region. Dense native forest cover and low population density mean there is little everyday pollution to speak of. The main seasonal concern is bushfire smoke between December and March, when dry conditions can bring fire risk to the surrounding timber country and haze into town on windier days. Humidity stays comparatively low through summer, typical of the Mediterranean climate, and outside fire season the air remains reliably clean.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

29.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

29.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

12.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

11.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

30.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

30.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Denmark right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Denmark is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 29.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Denmark?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Denmark will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 30.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Denmark?

The least favourable stretch for air quality in Denmark is hot, dry summer stretches, when bushfire smoke occasionally interrupts otherwise excellent air quality. Away from fire season, a consistent onshore breeze generally keeps air quality high. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.

Are air quality levels in Denmark 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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