Worst air pollution Karmøy kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Karmøy kommune is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 19.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Karmøy kommune is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 17.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Karmøy kommune's air quality reflects the coastal island position adjacent to Haugesund, with vehicle traffic and the Hydro Karmøy aluminium plant generating elevated industrial PM2.5 and fluoride alongside local vehicle sources. Consistent North Sea maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the aluminium smelting operations represent Karmøy's most distinctive local industrial air quality contribution and the outstanding coastal exposure generally manages emissions on most wind days throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
19.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Good
17.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Karmøy kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Karmøy kommune is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 19.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Karmøy kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Karmøy kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 17.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Karmøy kommune?
Locally, Karmøy kommune's air is most affected during the spring pollen peak, when the birch peak coincides with any lull in the usual coastal breeze. Conditions usually improve again as soon as the sea breeze returns. For the rest of the year, Karmøy kommune typically sees consistently good air quality.
Are air quality levels in Karmøy 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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