Worst air pollution Narva, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Narva is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 21.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Narva is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 27.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Narva's air quality faces Estonia's most severe industrial challenge, with the Narva oil shale power stations — Estonia's primary electricity source — generating some of the EU's highest per-capita SO₂ concentrations alongside the oil shale mining operations near the Russian border. The flat Estonian coastal plain provides reasonable dispersal on most days, while the oil shale combustion's unique particulate and SO₂ profile makes Narva Estonia's most distinctively energy generation-influenced urban environment and the Russian border region's cross-border industrial background contributes additional pollution throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
27.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Narva right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Narva is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 21.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Narva?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Narva will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 27.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Narva?
Residents in Narva are most likely to notice reduced air quality when birch and oak pollen peaks, or due to the Narva oil shale power stations — Estonia's primary electricity source —; conditions generally improve once the season shifts and rainfall or stronger winds return.
Are air quality levels in Narva 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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