Worst air pollution Nordkapp kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nordkapp kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nordkapp kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 18.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nordkapp kommune benefits from its exceptional position at Europe's northernmost point, with consistent and often powerful Arctic Norwegian Sea maritime winds providing outstanding natural ventilation. Light vehicle traffic and the extraordinary tourism corridor contribute modest sources, while the remarkable Arctic coastal exposure maintains excellent to good conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
26.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Good
18.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Nordkapp kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nordkapp kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 26.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nordkapp kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nordkapp kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 18.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nordkapp kommune?
Air in Nordkapp kommune is generally at its worst on the odd still winter day between weather systems, when wood-burning smoke builds up over the lowlands during calm winter spells. The open fjord and surrounding farmland generally provide good ventilation the rest of the year. The rest of the year, residents can expect generally clean air in Nordkapp kommune.
Are air quality levels in Nordkapp 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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