Worst air pollution Sømna kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Sømna kommune is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 18.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Sømna kommune is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 18.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sømna kommune's air quality benefits from its coastal archipelago position on the Helgeland coast, with consistent Norwegian Sea maritime breezes providing outstanding natural ventilation along this spectacular skjærgård coastline. Very modest vehicle traffic and minimal local sources contribute negligible impact, while the clean maritime climate and the extraordinary island-dotted Helgeland coast generally maintain excellent conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Good
18.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Good
18.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.1/100
Pollen forecast in Sømna kommune
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sømna kommune right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Sømna kommune is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 18.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sømna kommune?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Sømna kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 18.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sømna kommune?
Air in Sømna kommune is generally at its worst during the peak weeks of the birch pollen season, when the birch peak briefly outweighs the otherwise strong dispersal from coastal winds. The exposed coastal position generally restores good ventilation quickly. The rest of the year, residents can expect generally clean air in Sømna kommune.
Are air quality levels in Sømna 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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