Worst air pollution Ørsta kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ørsta kommune is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 18.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ørsta kommune is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 17.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ørsta kommune's air quality benefits from its inner Sunnmøre Ørstafjord valley position surrounded by dramatic Sunnmøre Alpine peaks, with consistent fjord and valley breezes providing reliable natural ventilation. Very modest vehicle traffic and minimal local sources contribute negligible impact, while the clean Sunnmøre Alpine fjord setting and the outstanding natural environment generally maintain excellent conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Good

18.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Good

17.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ørsta kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ørsta kommune is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 18.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ørsta kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ørsta kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 17.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ørsta kommune?

In Ørsta kommune, air quality dips are most noticeable on still, cold winter evenings, when wood-smoke lingers in the sheltered fjord basin before rain or wind clears it. Conditions here rarely stay still for long before the next front moves through. Beyond these episodes, Ørsta kommune's air quality generally stays favourable.

Are air quality levels in Ørsta 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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