Worst air pollution Haugesund kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Haugesund kommune 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: 20.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Haugesund kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 15.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Haugesund kommune's air quality reflects the coastal city position on the Karmsund strait, with vehicle traffic and the oil services, manufacturing, and port corridor contributing local sources. Consistent North Sea maritime breezes provide reliable ventilation, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains Haugesund among western Norway's more moderately ventilated coastal city environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

20.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Good

15.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Haugesund kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Haugesund kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 20.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Haugesund kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Haugesund kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 15.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 15.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Haugesund kommune?

The period residents in Haugesund kommune notice most when wood-smoke and still air combine in winter, when calm weather occasionally lets emissions settle over the open coastal plain. Conditions usually improve again as soon as the sea breeze returns. Beyond these episodes, Haugesund kommune's air quality generally stays favourable.

Are air quality levels in Haugesund 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.

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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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