Worst air pollution Esbjerg, today and tomorrow

Today (14 July): Air quality in Esbjerg is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 32.6/100).
Tomorrow (15 July 2026): Air quality in Esbjerg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Esbjerg's air quality reflects the Danish North Sea coast position, with consistent powerful North Sea westerlies providing reliable and strong maritime ventilation across Denmark's main North Sea port. Vehicle traffic on the E20 and the surrounding offshore petroleum support industry and port operations contribute local sources, while the outstanding North Sea exposure and the flat Jutland coastal plain generally maintain Esbjerg among Denmark's cleaner coastal urban environments.

Today - 14 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

32.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Esbjerg right now?

On 14 July 2026, overall air quality in Esbjerg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 32.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Esbjerg?

On 15 July 2026, air quality conditions in Esbjerg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Esbjerg?

Air quality in Esbjerg dips mainly during periods of E20 traffic congestion or when petroleum-support and port operations are at their busiest, though the near-constant North Sea westerlies typically clear this within hours rather than days. Genuinely poor conditions are rare given the town's exposed coastal position.

Are air quality levels in Esbjerg 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: 14 July 2026 at 10:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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