Worst air pollution Modum kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Modum kommune is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 34.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Modum kommune is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Modum kommune's air quality reflects the Numedal valley position on the Tyrifjord western arm, with vehicle traffic and the forest, agricultural, and Blaafarveværket cobalt mining heritage corridor contributing local sources. Consistent valley breezes provide background ventilation and Modum generally maintains moderate to good conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
34.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
34.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Modum kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Modum kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 34.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Modum kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Modum kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Modum kommune?
Modum kommune sees its most noticeable air quality dips when birch pollen is at its most intense in spring, when the spring birch peak coincides with the first cereal pollen from surrounding fields. This part of eastern Norway generally sees decent background air quality overall. Otherwise, Modum kommune maintains good air quality across most of the calendar.
Are air quality levels in Modum 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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