Worst air pollution Hvaler kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hvaler kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 29.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hvaler kommune is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hvaler kommune's air quality benefits from its exceptional outer Oslofjord archipelago position on the Skagerrak approach, with consistent Skagerrak and North Sea maritime breezes providing outstanding natural ventilation across this famous island municipality. Light vehicle traffic and the recreational boating and tourism corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding coastal island exposure generally maintains excellent to good conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

29.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

29.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hvaler kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hvaler kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 29.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hvaler kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hvaler kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hvaler kommune?

In Hvaler kommune, air quality dips are most noticeable during cold snaps when wood-burning stoves run hardest, when calm, low-lying terrain can hold smoke and traffic fumes close to town. The fjord-influenced climate here generally limits how long any dip lasts. The remainder of the year, Hvaler kommune's air quality is typically unremarkable in a good way.

Are air quality levels in Hvaler 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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