Worst air pollution Hjelmeland kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): 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 5:00 AM (O3: 30.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Hjelmeland kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 17.6/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Fair
30.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Good
17.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Hjelmeland kommune right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Hjelmeland kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 30.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hjelmeland kommune?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hjelmeland kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 17.6/100).
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.
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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