Worst air pollution Odense, today and tomorrow
Today (14 July): Air quality in Odense is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 21.9/100).
Tomorrow (15 July 2026): Air quality in Odense is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Odense's air quality is generally good, benefiting from consistent Baltic and North Sea westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation across Denmark's third-largest city on Funen island. The Port of Odense's container and ferry operations contribute shipping NOₓ along the harbour corridor, while vehicle traffic on the surrounding motorway network is the primary urban source. The flat Funen agricultural plain and open water channels generally prevent significant pollution accumulation and keep Odense among Denmark's moderate urban air quality environments.
Today - 14 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
21.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
26.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Odense right now?
On 14 July 2026, overall air quality in Odense is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 21.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Odense?
On 15 July 2026, air quality conditions in Odense will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Odense?
Odense's air quality most often suffers along the harbour corridor when the Port of Odense's container and ferry operations are busiest, combined with motorway traffic into the city centre. The flat Funen plain and open water channels generally prevent this from persisting.
Are air quality levels in Odense 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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