Worst air pollution Fredrikstad, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Fredrikstad is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 29.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Fredrikstad is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Fredrikstad's air quality reflects the Glomma river estuary on the Oslofjord's western shore, with vehicle traffic on the E6 motorway and surrounding manufacturing and port operations contributing local sources in this major Norwegian industrial city. The Oslofjord's consistent maritime ventilation provides reliable background air quality management, while the Glomma estuary channels Atlantic air into the city and the surrounding Østfold forests provide clean-air buffering throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Fair

29.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

29.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

29.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Fredrikstad right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Fredrikstad is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 29.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fredrikstad?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Fredrikstad will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Fredrikstad?

In Fredrikstad, air quality dips are most noticeable when birch pollen is at its most intense in spring, when the birch pollen peak overlaps with the summer's heaviest grass pollen release. This part of eastern Norway generally sees decent background air quality overall. For the rest of the year, Fredrikstad typically sees consistently good air quality.

Are air quality levels in Fredrikstad 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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