Worst air pollution Sandnes, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Sandnes 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: 30.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sandnes is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sandnes' air quality benefits from the Stavanger metropolitan area's Boknafjord coastal position, with consistent North Sea westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the E39 and the surrounding industrial and residential corridor contribute local sources, while the North Sea's powerful maritime airflows and the fjord's open geometry generally maintain Sandnes among the Rogaland region's more moderate urban environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

30.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

28.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Sandnes right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sandnes is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sandnes?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sandnes will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Sandnes?

Sandnes's air quality is most affected during short stretches of calm winter weather, when a brief lull in the sea breeze can let local traffic emissions build up. Conditions usually improve again as soon as the sea breeze returns. Otherwise, Sandnes maintains good air quality across most of the calendar.

Are air quality levels in Sandnes 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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