Worst air pollution Otta, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Otta is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 32.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Otta is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 33.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Otta is the main town in Sel municipality at the Otta-Lågen River confluence in Gudbrandsdalen, with vehicle traffic and the services and tourism corridor contributing local sources. Consistent valley breezes provide background ventilation and Otta generally maintains moderate to good conditions for a Gudbrandsdalen service centre throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

32.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

33.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Otta right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Otta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 32.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Otta?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Otta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 33.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Otta?

Otta residents are most likely to notice reduced air quality when wood-smoke and still air combine in winter, when inland temperature swings leave still, cold air sitting over town on clear nights. Daytime warming usually breaks up the inversion and clears the air by afternoon. The remainder of the year, Otta's air quality is typically unremarkable in a good way.

Are air quality levels in Otta 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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