Worst air pollution Hammerfest kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Hammerfest kommune is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Hammerfest kommune is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 17.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Hammerfest kommune benefits from its exceptional Arctic coastal position — the world's northernmost town — with consistent Arctic Norwegian Sea maritime breezes providing outstanding natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic and the LNG processing operations at Melkøya contribute local sources, while the outstanding Arctic coastal exposure and the Snøhvit LNG terminal represent the most distinctive local air quality context throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
17.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
17.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.7/100
Pollen forecast in Hammerfest kommune
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Hammerfest kommune right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Hammerfest kommune is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hammerfest kommune?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hammerfest kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 17.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hammerfest kommune?
People in Hammerfest kommune tend to notice the biggest change in air quality when birch pollen is at its most intense in spring, when the short, intense pollen peak coincides with limited wind to disperse it. The wider Finnmark and Troms area sees very little industrial or traffic pollution overall. Outside these periods, air quality in Hammerfest kommune is generally good.
Are air quality levels in Hammerfest 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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