Worst air pollution Sokndal kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Sokndal kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 30.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sokndal kommune is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sokndal kommune's air quality benefits from its exceptional southwestern Norwegian coastal position on the Jøssingfjord and North Sea, with consistent North Sea maritime winds providing outstanding natural ventilation. Very modest local traffic and minimal industry contribute negligible sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the clean maritime climate generally maintain excellent conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

30.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

27.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Sokndal kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sokndal kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 30.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sokndal kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sokndal kommune will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Sokndal kommune?

The times to watch in Sokndal kommune are on the calmest, coldest days of winter, when still conditions let local traffic emissions accumulate near the town centre. Background air quality along this part of Rogaland is generally good. Otherwise, Sokndal kommune maintains good air quality across most of the calendar.

Are air quality levels in Sokndal 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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