Worst air pollution Sarpsborg, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sarpsborg is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sarpsborg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sarpsborg's air quality reflects the Glomma river estuary on the Oslofjord's western approach in Østfold county, with vehicle traffic on the E6 motorway and the surrounding paper and industrial operations contributing local sources in this major Norwegian industrial city. The Oslofjord's consistent maritime ventilation provides reliable background air quality management, while the Glomma valley channels Atlantic air and the surrounding Østfold forests provide clean-air buffering throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Sarpsborg right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sarpsborg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sarpsborg?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sarpsborg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sarpsborg?
People in Sarpsborg tend to notice the biggest change in air quality during short stretches of calm winter weather, when still conditions let emissions from nearby roads settle over the district. Conditions typically improve again once the fjord breeze returns. Otherwise, Sarpsborg maintains good air quality across most of the calendar.
Are air quality levels in Sarpsborg 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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