Worst air pollution Christianshavn - Copenhagen, today and tomorrow

Today (18 July): Air quality in Christianshavn is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).
Tomorrow (19 July 2026): Air quality in Christianshavn is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Christianshavn's canal network and direct harbour exposure provide notably good natural ventilation for a central Copenhagen district, offsetting local traffic on its main thoroughfares. Its car-free pedestrian and cycling character, especially around the historic ramparts, keeps local vehicle emissions comparatively low.

Today - 18 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

26.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

24.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Christianshavn right now?

On 18 July 2026, overall air quality in Christianshavn is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Christianshavn?

On 19 July 2026, air quality conditions in Christianshavn will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Christianshavn?

Christianshavn's air quality dips are modest, tied mainly to traffic on its main thoroughfares, offset by the canal network's natural ventilation and the district's largely car-free, pedestrian-and-cycling character around the historic ramparts.

Are air quality levels in Christianshavn 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: 18 July 2026 at 21:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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