Worst air pollution Gol kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Gol kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Gol kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Gol kommune's air quality benefits from its Hallingdal valley highland position on the Hallingdalselva River adjacent to a major Norwegian ski resort corridor, with very modest vehicle traffic and the tourism, agricultural, and forest corridor contributing minimal local sources. Consistent valley breezes provide clean natural ventilation and Gol generally maintains good to excellent conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

26.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

2.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Good

17.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

0.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

0.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Gol kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Gol kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 26.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gol kommune?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Gol kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Gol kommune?

The clearest air quality impact in Gol kommune comes during cold snaps when wood-burning stoves run hardest, when temperature inversions over the flat farmland trap local emissions close to the ground. The fjord-influenced climate here generally limits how long any dip lasts. Most of the year, conditions in Gol kommune stay comfortably within normal ranges.

Are air quality levels in Gol kommune 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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