Worst air pollution Saltdal kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Saltdal kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 25.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Saltdal kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 18.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Saltdal kommune's air quality benefits from its inland Saltdal valley position at the Saltfjord head, with consistent valley breezes providing clean natural ventilation. Very modest vehicle traffic and minimal local sources contribute negligible impact, while the clean Norwegian highland valley setting and the relatively low population density generally maintain excellent to good conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
25.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.2/100
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
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Saltdal kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Saltdal kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 25.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Saltdal kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Saltdal kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 18.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Saltdal kommune?
Saltdal kommune residents are most likely to notice reduced air quality when heavy commuter traffic coincides with calm winter weather, when a lull between weather fronts can let smoke settle over the harbour area. Regular weather systems moving through this stretch of coast keep the air fresh most of the year. Most of the year, conditions in Saltdal kommune stay comfortably within normal ranges.
Are air quality levels in Saltdal 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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