Worst air pollution Utsira kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Utsira kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Utsira kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 19.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Utsira kommune's air quality benefits from its extraordinary position as Norway's smallest municipality on the remote North Sea island of Utsira, with consistent and often extremely powerful North Sea westerly winds providing among Norway's most outstanding natural ventilation. Minimal vehicle traffic and negligible local sources contribute virtually no impact, while the extraordinary exposed island position generally maintains among Norway's finest air quality throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
34.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Good
19.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Utsira kommune right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Utsira kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Utsira kommune?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Utsira kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 19.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Utsira kommune?
In Utsira kommune, air quality dips are most noticeable during calm high-pressure spells in winter, when a brief lull in the sea breeze can let local traffic emissions build up. Steady onshore breezes typically restore good air quality within a short time. The remainder of the year, Utsira kommune's air quality is typically unremarkable in a good way.
Are air quality levels in Utsira 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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