Worst air pollution Kongsberg kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kongsberg 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: 31.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kongsberg kommune is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kongsberg kommune's air quality benefits from its Numedal valley position on the Numedalslågen River, with vehicle traffic and the Kongsberg defence technology — one of Norway's most important defence industries — and services corridor contributing local sources. Consistent valley breezes provide ventilation and Kongsberg generally maintains moderate to good conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
31.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
34.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Kongsberg kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kongsberg kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kongsberg kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kongsberg kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kongsberg kommune?
Kongsberg kommune typically sees the sharpest drop in air quality when heavy commuter traffic coincides with calm winter weather, when farm machinery and traffic both add to emissions during the calmest winter spells. The fjord-influenced climate here generally limits how long any dip lasts. The rest of the year, residents can expect generally clean air in Kongsberg kommune.
Are air quality levels in Kongsberg 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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