Worst air pollution Hemnes kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Hemnes kommune is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Hemnes kommune is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 16.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hemnes kommune's air quality benefits from its inland Ranfjord valley position on the Ranelva River, with consistent valley breezes providing clean natural ventilation. Very modest vehicle traffic and minimal local sources contribute negligible impact, while the clean Norwegian highland valley setting and the relatively low population density generally maintain excellent conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Good

16.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

0.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

0.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Good

16.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

1.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

0.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hemnes kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Hemnes kommune is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hemnes kommune?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hemnes kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 16.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hemnes kommune?

In Hemnes kommune, air quality dips are most noticeable during the spring pollen peak, when the pollen peak coincides with any rare stretch of still coastal weather. Frequent strong coastal winds usually clear the air again within a day or two. For the rest of the year, Hemnes kommune typically sees consistently good air quality.

Are air quality levels in Hemnes 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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