Worst air pollution Hjelmeland kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Hjelmeland kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 26.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hjelmeland kommune is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 26.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Hjelmeland kommune's air quality benefits from its exceptional Ryfylke inner fjord position on the Årdalsfjord and Jøsenfjord, with consistent fjord valley breezes providing reliable natural ventilation through the dramatic highland landscape. Very modest vehicle traffic and minimal local industry contribute negligible sources, while the extremely low population density and the clean fjord setting generally maintain excellent conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
26.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
26.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Hjelmeland kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hjelmeland kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 26.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hjelmeland kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hjelmeland kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 26.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hjelmeland kommune?
Hjelmeland kommune's air quality is most affected when wood-smoke and still air combine in winter, when wood-burning smoke briefly builds up during rare calm winter spells. Background air quality along this part of Rogaland is generally good. Most of the year, conditions in Hjelmeland kommune stay comfortably within normal ranges.
Are air quality levels in Hjelmeland 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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