Worst air pollution Kolding, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Kolding is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 22.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Kolding is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 19.1/100). 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 - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
22.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Good
19.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kolding right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Kolding is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 22.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kolding?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kolding will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 19.1/100).
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.
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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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