Worst air pollution Sømna kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sømna kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sømna kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
22.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Sømna kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sømna kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sømna kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sømna kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100).
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.
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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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