Worst air pollution Vefsn kommune, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Vefsn kommune 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: 21.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Vefsn kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 17.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vefsn kommune's air quality reflects the Helgeland inner Vefsnfjord position adjacent to Mosjøen, with vehicle traffic and the Alcoa Mosjøen aluminium smelter generating elevated industrial PM2.5 and fluoride alongside local sources. The fjord valley creates modest topographic concentration under calm conditions, while fjord breezes provide periodic ventilation and the aluminium smelter represents Vefsn's most distinctive local industrial air quality contribution throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
21.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Good
17.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Vefsn kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vefsn kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vefsn kommune?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vefsn kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 17.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vefsn kommune?
Air in Vefsn kommune is generally at its worst during short stretches of calm winter weather, when calm spells interrupt the otherwise steady coastal winds that usually clear the air. Regular weather systems moving through this stretch of coast keep the air fresh most of the year. Apart from these spells, Vefsn kommune generally enjoys favourable air quality.
Are air quality levels in Vefsn 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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