Worst air pollution Roskilde, today and tomorrow

Today (14 July): Air quality in Roskilde is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Tomorrow (15 July 2026): Air quality in Roskilde is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Roskilde's air quality is generally good by Danish standards, with the Roskilde Fjord's consistent Kattegat breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation across this historic Viking capital. Vehicle traffic on the E20 motorway and the Roskilde Festival's annual concentrated event traffic are the primary local sources, while the flat Jutland-Zealand agricultural plain and the fjord's open geometry generally maintain Roskilde among Denmark's more moderate urban environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 14 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

27.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

30.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Roskilde right now?

On 14 July 2026, overall air quality in Roskilde is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Roskilde?

On 15 July 2026, air quality conditions in Roskilde will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Roskilde?

Roskilde's air quality dips are tied mainly to E20 traffic and, for a few days each year, the concentrated event traffic around the Roskilde Festival. Outside festival season, the fjord's Kattegat breeze keeps conditions at a fairly steady moderate level.

Are air quality levels in Roskilde 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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