Worst air pollution Kouvola, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kouvola is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 16.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kouvola is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Kouvola's air quality is generally good by European standards, with the Finnish boreal forest and Baltic airflows providing clean background conditions across this southeastern Finnish rail and logistics city. Vehicle traffic on the E18 motorway and surrounding paper and logistics industry contribute local sources, while wood-burning stoves during the long cold winters are the primary seasonal PM2.5 concern and the surrounding Kymijoki river valley provides natural ventilation throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Good
16.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
22.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Pollen forecast in Kouvola
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kouvola right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kouvola is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 16.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kouvola?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kouvola will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 22.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kouvola?
You're quickest to notice worse air in Kouvola when pine and alder pollen peaks, or due to vehicle traffic on the E18 motorway and surrounding paper and logistics industry; wind and rain both help clear the air fairly quickly here.
Are air quality levels in Kouvola 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Finland?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app