Worst air pollution Svolvær, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Svolvær 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: 22.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Svolvær is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 18.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Svolvær is the main town and Lofoten Islands capital in Vågan municipality on the inner Vestfjord, with vehicle traffic and the fishing, tourism, and services corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Norwegian Sea and Vestfjord maritime breezes provide outstanding ventilation and Svolvær generally maintains good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
22.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
18.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Svolvær right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Svolvær is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 22.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Svolvær?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Svolvær will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 18.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Svolvær?
The times to watch in Svolvær are on the calmest, coldest days of winter, when a lull between weather fronts can let smoke settle over the harbour area. Steady wind off the sea usually means any dip is short-lived. For the rest of the year, Svolvær typically sees consistently good air quality.
Are air quality levels in Svolvær 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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