Worst air pollution Arendal, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Arendal is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Arendal is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Arendal's archipelago position gives strong sea ventilation across most of the town, with local traffic along the E18 corridor the main source of any noticeable emissions on otherwise breezy days.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

30.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

32.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Arendal right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Arendal is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Arendal?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Arendal will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Arendal?

Air quality in Arendal is least favourable on the calmest, coldest days of winter, when still, high-pressure days let local emissions settle over the sheltered coastline. This part of the southern coast generally enjoys good background air quality year-round. Most of the year, conditions in Arendal stay comfortably within normal ranges.

Are air quality levels in Arendal 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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