Worst air pollution Bø, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bø is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bø is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bø in Telemark is the main town in Midt-Telemark municipality, with vehicle traffic and the university college, services, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Consistent valley breezes provide background ventilation and Bø generally maintains moderate to good conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

30.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

33.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bø right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bø is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bø?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bø will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bø?

Air in Bø is generally at its worst during calm high-pressure spells in winter, when temperature inversions over the flat farmland trap local emissions close to the ground. Conditions typically improve again once the fjord breeze returns. The remainder of the year, Bø's air quality is typically unremarkable in a good way.

Are air quality levels in Bø 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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