Worst air pollution Kristiansand, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kristiansand 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: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kristiansand is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 25.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kristiansand's air quality benefits from the Skagerrak coastal position on Norway's south coast, with consistent North Sea and Baltic westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the E39 and E18 and the surrounding Elkem and Falck Russell industrial operations contribute local sources, while the Vest-Agder fjord system and the Atlantic coastal exposure generally maintain Kristiansand among Norway's more moderate coastal urban environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
25.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Kristiansand right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kristiansand is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kristiansand?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kristiansand will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 25.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kristiansand?
People in Kristiansand tend to notice the biggest change in air quality during cold snaps when wood-burning stoves run hardest, when still, high-pressure days let local emissions settle over the sheltered coastline. Conditions along the archipelago typically bounce back quickly once the breeze returns. The rest of the year, residents can expect generally clean air in Kristiansand.
Are air quality levels in Kristiansand 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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