Worst air pollution Kolding, today and tomorrow

Today (14 July): Air quality in Kolding is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 27.9/100).
Tomorrow (15 July 2026): Air quality in Kolding is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Kolding's air quality is generally good by Danish standards, with the Kolding Fjord's Kattegat breezes and consistent North Sea and Baltic westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation across this mid-Jutland commercial city. Vehicle traffic on the E45 and E20 motorways and surrounding manufacturing and logistics industry contribute local sources, while the flat Jutland agricultural plain and the fjord geometry generally maintain Kolding at moderate Danish urban air quality levels throughout most of the year.

Today - 14 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

27.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

29.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kolding right now?

On 14 July 2026, overall air quality in Kolding is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 27.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kolding?

On 15 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kolding will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kolding?

Local conditions in Kolding decline mainly during periods of heavy E45/E20 traffic and manufacturing activity, worst when the Kolding Fjord's usual Kattegat and North Sea ventilation is weak. Otherwise, air quality here sits at a fairly typical moderate Danish level.

Are air quality levels in Kolding 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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